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Government to decide on bus ban in Queen Street

By George Welch THE government will be asked to intervene after the county council reached a stalemate with bus operators over the proposed closure of Oxford’s Queen Street.

Council chiefs decided to go ahead with an 18-month experimental ban on buses and taxis in the street at a cabinet meeting last week.

But formal opposition from Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach Oxfordshire bosses means that Transport Secretary Chris Grayling will now decide whether the plan can go ahead.

Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth cited health and safety concerns on the street for when the Westgate shopping centre reopens on October 24.

However, he has faced resistance from pedestrian groups, cycling campaigners, business representatives and Oxford University.

The bus companies complained about displaced buses, longer journey times, more congestion and higher running costs.

According to Oxford Bus Company managing director Phil Southall, buses will be forced to travel an additional 149,000 ‘unnecessary miles’ per year.

He said: “All of these issues will continue ad infi nitum, should this myopic proposal be pushed through.

“On the surface it may seem like an ordinary, robust debate over pub-

lic realm, but make no mistake – the proposed bus ban in Queen Street will have a long-term negative effect on our city.

“We have objected, in the strongest terms, to the county council’s plans.

The proposed alternatives do not address the key issues that the closure will create, and this will affect everyone.”

A total of 48 per cent of respondents to a survey on the plan, which closed in June, opposed the ban. A third supported it.

Stagecoach service delivery director Paul O’Callaghan said he was ‘disappointed’ by the council’s decision to go ahead with the plans. He went on to re-state the need for a turning area for buses in the Worcester Street and New Road area to enable the pedestrianisation of Queen Street.

Susan Halliwell, from the county council, said in May: “The things we are proposing are designed to improve capacity and safety [of the city].”

Queen Street was used exclusively by pedestrians between June and November last year during part of the Westgate Shopping Centre redevelopment and this policy plans to close it again to all vehicles, including buses and taxis.

As part of the same consultation, the county council will also go ahead with improvements to city centre junctions and bus stops, as well as new arrangements for loading in St Aldates and High Street.

Treasure hunt winner picks up prize

A HYDROGEN researcher at Oxford University has won a Brompton bike in Oxford’s Big Green Treasure Hunt.

Rhiannon Evans, working with her husband Leon, successfully identified all 12 clues scattered across Oxford to win the fold-up bike.

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hydrogen as fuel at Oxford University and the bike will be a gift for Leon so he can commute to work in east Oxford.

The treasure hunt was part of Oxford’s Green Week that aims to make Oxford clean and green.

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A NUMBER of people were arrested in a Banbury drugs raid as part of a campaign against organised crime that exploits vulnerable people.

Police officers carried out seven warrants at Middleton Road, Merton Street, Northumberland Court, Calthorpe Street, Samuelson Court and Usher Court on July 20.

Three-month closure orders were also obtained to restrict named occupants from being allowed in, after it was found that dealers took over addresses of vulnerable adults to run their drugs business from the premises.

Neighbourhood inspector for Cherwell and West Oxfordshire John Batty said: “This was an operation designed to target organised crime groups operating across county drug lines who are supplying controlled drugs in Banbury.

“These groups from big cities such as London and Birmingham have been operating in the town and have been exploiting vulnerable people.

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the addresses of vulnerable adults in order to deal drugs from them.

“This operation was designed to deprive the use of these premises to these groups and arrest those involved in the supply of controlled drugs.

“The term ‘cuckooing’ has been used to describe this kind of activity and this operation is designed to send a clear message to those who operate in this way that we will not tolerate this kind of activity in Banbury.”

Following the warrants, four women in their 30s, all from Banbury, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

They have been released under police investigation.

A 33-year-old and a 28-yearold man, both from London, were also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. They have been released pending the police investigation.

A 16-year-old boy from Birmingham was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and has been released pending investigation.

Wolf mum shot dead after escaping from enclosure THE mother of newly-born baby wolf cubs was shot dead after escaping her enclosure at the Cotswolds Wildlife Park.

Staff at the park released a statement to confi rm the ‘devastating death’ of Ember on Friday morning.

Ember had reportedly escaped her enclosure and had made her way to an area that was beyond the range of a tranquiliser dart.

She was shot by a member of staff.

Debbie Ryan, a spokesperson for the park, said: “Had there been any way to save her we

would, of course, have taken it. Euthanasia is, and always would be, our last resort. However, she had somehow escaped her enclosure and had made her way to an area that was beyond the range of a tranquiliser dart, and potentially within reach of a busy road.

“The safety of our visitors, and the public, has to be our priority and our keepers were put in the unenviable position of making a decision that no animal lover should have to make.”

Ember and her partner Ash had given birth to the fi rst litter of Eurasian Wolf cubs in the

park’s history earlier this year.

Their arrival was a celebrated surprise, as wolves can take a long time to bond and females only come into season once a year.

Ms Ryan said: “Our staff have dedicated their lives to caring for animals, and their conservation, and work tirelessly to allow visitors to experience many majestic animals at close quarters.

“We would like to honour Ember and the pleasure she gave to so many visitors. Her death is felt by all who had the pleasure to know her.”

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Crews from Wallingford, Didcot and a heavy rescue unit from Berkshire were called to the scene as the road was closed to rescue the trapped person safely.

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£9bn needed to deal with extra 267,000 people

By George Welch OXFORDSHIRE needs to find £9billion to cope with an influx of thousands of new people, homes and jobs expected by 2040.

The county’s six authorities have underlined their priority projects as part of a bid for a share of a £23bn government funding pot to support UK growth.

Top of the list includes improvements to the A34, ‘rapid bus routes’ linking key locations and a long-term A40 strategy to combat congestion.

The East-West Rail connecting Oxford and Cambridge, redevelopment of Oxford Station, a new Garden Town for Didcot – set to cost around £620m – are also supported to boost county infrastructure.

Proposals for more investment within the science vale to invite and expand businesses will also be drawn up.

The independent report commissioned by Oxfordshire’s six councils – who together make up the Oxfordshire Growth Board (OGB) – highlighted the need for the significant long-term investment to manage growth, support the local community and protect quality of life.

Outgoing chairman of the OGB and leader of Oxfordshire County Council Cllr Ian Hudspeth said: “Across the county, people need places to live, with a great environment, transport and other vital infrastructure to support them.

“We remain committed to attracting the necessary investment to the region so that we

can have the right infrastructure in place through to 2040 so that residents, businesses and visitors continue to thrive.”

Oxfordshire needs to accommodate a projected 123,500 new homes, 267,000 more people and 101,000 additional jobs between 2016 and 2040.

Incoming chairman of the OGB, Cllr Bob Price, also leader of Oxford City Council, said: “It is really important that we plan the infrastructure needed to support Oxfordshire and its growth.

“By having an integrated strategy that clearly shows the infrastructure needed to support future growth such as new housing developments and new businesses, we stand a greater chance of securing the necessary funding to deliver what is required.”

Patience tested by difficulty making GP appointment DIFFICULTY in making appointments to see a GP is the main gripe of Oxfordshire patients, a health watchdog survey has revealed.

Healthwatch Oxfordshire found the vast majority of

people are very happy with the quality of care they receive from their GP and others at the surgery.

However, the frustrations of having to wait for a regular appointment or out-of-hours

face-to-face consultations are marring patients’ experience.

The report revealed patients would welcome Saturday and evening appointments.

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TV ‘star’ restored to glory From left, Robin Shuckburgh from the Bampton Archive, David Hawkings, Marion Dowding and Nigel Wallis from the BEF committee and Richard from Bicester Roofing.

Picture: James Wildman A ‘MIRACULOUS’ fundraising effort has helped restore the roof of the 17th century building used as the cottage hospital in the hit TV show Downton Abbey.

The restoration of the Cotswold stone roof of the Old Grammar School in Bampton is complete after campaigners raised £125,000.

The show, which follows the fictional Grantham family at their Downton Abbey estate, was partly filmed in Bampton during its six series production between 2010 and 2015.

The Bampton Community Archive, set up in 2002 to record and save the social history of the village, has overseen the campaign and is extremely happy with the result.

Chairman Robin Shuck-

burgh said: “The enthusiasm and professionalism with which the archive, its volunteers and its committee members have gone about the huge task of raising the money for this project has been nothing short of miraculous.

“Seeing the beautiful result of the restoration is a great reward for their efforts.”

The completion of the roof works marks the end of phase one of the building’s full restoration.

A further £150,000 will be needed to complete the inside of the building which includes renovation of the second floor of the Old Grammar School, which fell into a state of dis-

repair after being declared unsafe more than 30 years ago.

The whole project should be finished before filming begins on Downton the movie, scheduled to start in spring next year.

Downton Cottage Hospital was where Lady Sybil helped Dr Clarkson treat recuperating soldiers during the First World War. In a small film produced for the Archive’s campaign in 2015 Hugh Bonneville, who plays the Earl of Grantham, said: “This building has played an important part in the life of Bampton, just as it has in the fictional village of Downton.”

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Electric version of Mini set to be built in Cowley

By George Welch THE decision to build the Mini E at Cowley confirms the strong role the plant plays in the city’s economy, according to the city council leader.

German car manufacturer BMW said the Cowley plant would be the main “production location” for the new battery-electric three-door hatch, which will be a variant of the brand’s current 3-door model.

BMW bosses announced on Tuesday that the electric motors and batteries for the Mini E would be made at plants in Germany and shipped to Cowley for assembly.

Production at the east Oxford plant is expected to start in 2019 – after the UK leaves the EU. The move will have limited impact on the Cowley production line because the assembly of the vehicle will be very similar to the 3-door version already made at the site.

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The electric Mini will be built in Oxford, BMW has confirmed Picture: BMW

uct from the 1960s will go on into the future as an important part of the new generation of electric cars.

“This confi rms the strong role that Mini Plant Oxford will play in the city’s economy in the coming decades, and supports our drive to encourage a shift to electric vehicles to improve the city’s air quality.”

Around 60 per cent of all Minis worldwide roll off the production line in Oxford.

The decision to produce the new car in the UK comes after months of lobbying from the UK government and is a huge vote of confidence in Britain’s automotive industry following the vote to leave the EU. Although it isn’t clear at this stage how many jobs are likely to be created, Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran welcomed the announcement.

She said: “This is fantastic news for Oxford. It will mean

more local jobs and more green cars on the road.”

Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds added: “Maintaining production at Mini Cowley is essential not just for Oxford’s economy, but for Britain’s manufacturing sector overall.

“It would be wonderful to see our city at the forefront of producing those green technologies of the future that are so important to prevent climate change.”

BMW has about 4,600 staff working in Oxford and many only resolved a pay dispute with their employers earlier this month.

By 2025, BMW expects electrified vehicles to account for between 15 and 25 per cent of its sales worldwide.

The new Mini is one of a series of electrified models to be launched by the BMW and Mini brands in the coming years.

In 2018, the BMW i8 Roadster will become the newest member of the BMW i family.

The all-electric BMW X3 has been announced for 2020, and the BMW iNEXT is due in 2021.

From left, Caroline Sinclair from Ronald McDonald House Oxford receiving the cheque from Ali Smith (operations manager), Stuart Silk (operations supervisor and bike ride organiser), Ann-Marie Anilmis and Ismail Anilmis

Cycle ride raises £45k for McDonald’s charity LOCAL McDonald’s restaurant staff and a former England footballer have raised £45,000 for charity.

The Ronald McDonald House Oxford received the generous cheque last week after a 300-mile bike ride in June.

Crews from McDonald’s restaurants in Benson, Witney and Didcot took part in the ride launched by former footballer Martin Keown to raise money for the charity, which provides free accommodation for families

with children in hospital.

The three-day Oxford to Leiden Bike Ride is now in its third consecutive year and 2017 was the biggest event so far, with 24 riders participating.

The route, which is completed in three stages, was chosen as Oxford is twinned with Leiden in Holland, and both have Ronald McDonald Houses.

Ismail Anilmis, who owns 10 restaurants across the area and took part in this year’s challenge, said he is ‘over the moon’.

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Millie’s ‘eye-opening’ trip to visit orphans

By Eva Astreinidou A STUDENT who travelled to Tanzania for charity is back from ‘the most amazing’ and eye-opening experience.

Millie Donohue, 16, helped raise more than £6,000 for charity and set off on a two-week journey in July to make a difference to some of the most impoverished areas in the country.

The Wallingford School student, alongside two classmates and her aunt, helped build water tanks, visited an orphanage and a leprosy centre, and helped out in schools.

They embarked on the trip on behalf of the Wallingford-based charity Go Make a Difference (Go MAD) which organises outreach projects in Tanzania.

She said: “It was the most amazing experience ever. It was very emotional. I have never cried so much in all my life.”

She said one of the most emotional experiences was visiting an orphanage: “The kids were just craving to be held and treated with affection. And they were there because their parents died or because they weren’t wanted. I

thought to myself, how could you not want such great children?

“But I then realised a lot of the women who have them are forced to have sex. It was really upsetting to realise they don’t have a choice in the matter.”

The group also visited a family where they met Gracie, a six-yearold girl who is partially sighted after she contracted malaria and was given the wrong treatment.

Speaking about the schools the group visited, she said classrooms would be packed full with around 50 children a time.

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meet and assist in teaching the children, as well as play with them.

Millie said: “I loved making them happy and seeing how much they enjoyed themselves.”

Ahead of the trip, Millie had to make a presentation to over 300 students in her school in order to raise awareness and funds, and also organised a non-uniform day that raised over £1,800.

Headteacher Wyll Willis said: “This is testimony to Millie’s commitment and the generosity of the students when shown how hard some people their age find it just to stay alive. We are very proud of her.”

Son of Cecil the lion shot dead in Africa OXFORD scientists have called for a no-hunting zone after the son of Cecil the lion was shot and killed by trophy hunters, two years after his father’s death.

Six-year-old Xanda was shot on July 7 just outside the boundaries of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, close to where his father was killed.

Now, Oxford scientists who were tracking him, and monitor lions as part of wider conservation projects, have called for a five kilometre no-hunting zone around the park.

Xanda was shot 2km from the park boundary in the Ngamo Forest, an area where lions can be legally hunted on quota.

He was being tracked using remote satellite technology by

a team led by Professor David Macdonald and Dr Andrew Loveridge of Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU).

Dr Loveridge, a senior researcher based at Oxford’s zoology department, said: “I put the collar on Xanda last October and spent a bit of time following him around. You have handled them so you feel a personal engagement with the animal.”

Professor Macdonald, director of the WildCRU, said: “Although it is heartbreakingly sad for us that this lion has been shot - the episode shows just how important it is that we are working so intensively on the conservation of these animals, and documenting the threats they face.”

Xanda was born in May 2011 and was the son of Cecil, the study lion whose death at the hands of American dentist Walter Palmer in 2015 shocked the world.

Prof Macdonald added: “Xanda’s death was almost two years to the day after Cecil’s, but I hope our sadness at this eerie coincidence can be balanced if this reinforces the attention on lion conservation.”

Cecil’s death in July 2015 sparked a flood of support for WildCRU’s conservation work.

The group received donations that enabled them to pay for a tracking collar for Xanda, and were also able to train Zimbabwean conservation biologists.

WildCRU have estimated there are fewer than 30,000 lions across Africa.

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Festivalgoers didn’t let the mud and rain dampen their spirits as they enjoyed the likes of The Vaccines and Maximo Park at Truck at the weekend Pictures: Alistair Brookes

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HEAVY rain and mud could not stop the 13,000 music fans who descended to this year’s Truck Festival to sing and dance along to their favourite bands.

The festival in Steventon celebrated its 20th anniversary with a line up that included The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand, The Wombats, Slaves, and The Vaccines.

The events from Friday through to Sunday were spread across seven different stages, to include Palm City, a platform

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Sunday’s headliners, The Vaccines, performed their surf rock guitar hits ranging from their best-selling debut album in 2011, to their latest album in 2015.

Saturday’s headliners, The Libertines, rocked the main stage, belting out hits such as Heart of the Matter and Fame and Fortune, in an energetic 16-song set.

Performing right before the headline act, the Wombats tweeted after their performance: “What a night…

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Debbie Mellor tweeted: “This really is the queue to end all queues – two hours now and counting. Everyone so patient.”

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Passengers ‘miss’ trains as station doors left locked

By Eva Astreinidou PASSENGERS were left stranded outside Oxford railway station after finding the entrance doors locked as they headed for their morning trains.

People were left queuing outside the main entrance on Sunday morning and had to catch a later train due to ‘short notice staff absence’.

Travellers arrived for the fi rst 7.43am Chiltern service to London only to fi nd the doors locked.

After missing their train, several confused and angry passengers took to social media to make their complaints to Great Western Railway, which operates the station, heard.

Robert Atkins tweeted: “How is Oxford station still not open?

The fi rst train has already left but all doors closed. No comms.”

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MP judges village’s fantastic scarecrows SCARECROWS are not usually classed as an MP’s constituents but one MP can probably count on a few extra votes from this bunch.

Banbury member Victoria Prentis judged the Tadmarton Scarecrow Contest, the fi nale of the Scarecrow Festival, last month.

The winning entries were announced on July 22 at a concert at the village church.

She was impressed by the creativity of all of the entries, and enjoyed seeing

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Victoria said: “It is always a real pleasure to see communities coming together, and throw themselves into village life.

“As a farmer’s daughter, scarecrows have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

“I was amazed by the wit and variety of the entries. It was difficult to pick a favourite, but I felt that Fantastic Mr Fox was a worthy winner!”

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Oxford train station sengers for forgetting discount cards. What do they do when staff forget to go to work, causing havoc for hundreds…?”

Sally Jenkins tweeted: “Is Oxford train station not opening this morning? A big crowd is waiting.”

Will Allen, another morning commuter confused by the lack of explanation, tweeted: “Oxford station closed this morning with no reason?

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Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon tweeted: “Completely unacceptable. I’ll be writing to them.”

A representative for GWR said: “We would like to apologise to customers for the inconvenience caused [this morning]. Due to short-notice staff absence the station was opened a short while after it should have been.”

The company did not comment on whether customers would be receiving compensation.

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Recyclers get green light on plastic bags RESIDENTS in the city and south and west Oxfordshire can now use plastic bags to line their food waste bins and caddies.

Organic waste business Agrivert’s anaerobic digestion plants near Wallingford and Cassington can now accept thin plastic bags, such as carrier bags, bread bags, paper wrappings, or pedal bin liners.

Residents can also continue to use compostable bags or newspapers to line their caddies and bins, or put food straight in without any liner.

While food waste is recycled into gas for electricity and fertiliser for local farmland, any bags used as liners will now be removed at the processing plant and sent to another facility to be turned into energy.

The new policy is available to residents living in the districts of Oxford City, South Oxfordshire, the Vale of White Horse and West Oxfordshire.

Cllr Tony Harbour, cabinet member for waste at SODC, said: “We know that compostable bags can be expensive and easily tear, so it’s great news that the processing plant can now take plastic bags.

“We are grateful to our residents for their efforts in recycling – which have helped our district to achieve the highest recycling rates in the country.”

Tournament nets funds to hit £10k goal

By George Welch TALENTED footballing stars of tomorrow impressed with striking shots and fancy footwork to support our charity of the year’s annual football tournament.

Didcot-based fundraising group Play2Give (P2G) has so far raised £2,740 from the main event on its calendar, with all funds going to the Oxford Children’s Hospital (CHOX).

P2G was formed following its fi rst football tournament in 2007 and 10 years on the competition is still going strong.

This year, teams ranged from Under-13s boys and – for the fi rst time – Under-14s girls as teams battled it out at Oxford City FC on July 16.

Those taking part included boys from Botley, Ducklington and Oxford City, as well as girls from Swindon, Thatcham, Milton Keynes and Beaconsfield.

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“It was an extra special event this time round as this year we celebrate being 10 years old, and it was great to see not just teams locally but those in other counties all unite to play in their favourite sport of football to help bring smiles and cheer to children less fortunate.”

Fellow organiser Dale Harris, from Cowley, said it was a

Bardwell Youth lift the cup for the boys while Swindon Girls celebrate the silverware in their category brilliant day.

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By George Welch OXFORDSHIRE residents may have spotted a gaggle of comedians trekking through the county this week.

Comedian Bill Bailey and his fellow entertainers are four days into a six-day trek across the county as they walk the Ridgeway – Britain’s oldest road – for a cancer charity.

The comic, who lost his mum Madryn to cancer, is walking 100 miles along the Ridgeway to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.

Among those putting in an appearance alongside Bill this week will be Jo Brand, Lee Mack, Kevin Eldon and Martin Trenaman.

However, Bill isn’t doing the recommended west-toeast route – he is going in the opposite direction.

He said: “Most people walk it west to east because the wind is at your back. But I say ‘nah’ I’m a rebel – going Maverick.

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Bill, who described the Ridgeway as ‘a hidden gem’, has raised more then £4,000 for Stand Up to Cancer, which

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Skeleton mask thief jailed for three years A SKELETON mask-clad thief who broke into a family home as they slept has been sentenced to more than three years in jail.

Cheyenne Webb (pictured), 22, of Marjoram Close, Oxford, wore the mask and gloves as he broke into a home in Rokemarsh, just north of Benson, in the middle of the night on June 9.

The thief pinched a handbag and car keys before fleeing in the residents’ Seat Ibiza.

Webb fled the scene at high speed shortly before 4am.

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secutive sentence for the theft of motor vehicle, a one month concurrent sentence for the theft from the motor vehicle, a one month concurrent sentence for vehicle interference and a three month concurrent sentence for driving while disqualified.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Aidan Donohoe, from Abingdon Local CID, said: “In this offence, the family were asleep in bed at the time of the burglary and Webb has never shown any remorse for the effect his actions have had on them.

“This sentencing is an excellent result for the team and I am pleased that Webb has now been brought to justice.”

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Warning of more bus cuts looming as routes get chop

By Eva Astreinidou BUS users have been dealt yet more cuts to services with the warning there could be more to come.

Four routes were axed at the weekend and a campaign group has predicted that the ‘strangulation’ of council budgets could lead to more in the future.

Thames Travel has withdrawn routes 17, 41, and 114, while Pulham’s Coaches withdrew route X8 on Friday.

Route 17 links Jericho with Summertown and central Oxford, while Route 41, in Abingdon, links Caldecott with the town centre and Fairacres retail park.

Route 114 links Berinsfield, Dorchester and Abingdon and is the only bus serving Culham, Clifton Hampden and Burcot, while Route X8 serves Chipping Norton and Churchill.

Hugh Jaeger, a director of

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And the results of those cuts are still getting worse.”

Last summer, Oxfordshire County Council announced that 56 of the county’s 118 services would continue in some form, but that 49 routes would be scrapped.

Layla Moran, Lib Dem MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, said: “For some the bus being cut leaves people isolated, especially in rural areas.

“I have already asked questions to the Department of Transport and will be bringing the concerns of residents to Parliament on a regular basis.”

Anneliese Dodds, Labour MP for Oxford East, said: “The county council has reduced to almost nothing expenditure on bus subsidies,

of course prompted to do so by savage government cuts.

“The government needs to get a grip, and ensure that bus networks are reinstated and can once again serve people who so desperately need them.”

Cllr Yvonne Constance, county council cabinet member for environment and economy, said: “Although the county council has been forced by the financial crisis affecting local government to make difficult decisions – we remain committed to working in partnership with bus operators to safeguard and develop the commercial bus network.”

In the meantime, Stagecoach announced it will be making improvements to its S3 and 7 services from August 13.

The changes include earlier starts and later finishes and a new service linking Yarnton to Oxford Parkway.

Jack Cooper and Karen Coventry display Jack’s winning designs

Jack drives ideas for future travel AN Abingdon teenager will have his vision of a future environmentally friendly bus proudly displayed in a fleet of buses.

Fourteen-year-old Jack Cooper was crowned the winner of Stagecoach in Oxfordshire’s Bus Of The Future competition and pocketed £500 for his idea of what buses in the future might look like.

The public were asked to ‘like’ their favourite design from a shortlist of entries that were displayed on the bus firm’s Facebook page.

Jack’s design beat dozens of other submissions and received nearly 400 ‘likes’ for his electric entry for the fleet’s X30 and 31 buses.

The John Mason pupil’s electric bus illustration will be showcased inside Stagecoach in Oxfordshire’s buses, including its 21-strong ‘greenengine’ fleet.

A jubilant Jack said: “When I heard about the competition I was really excited because I have a strong passion for buses and have done since I was little.

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Fundraising couple to take on 850-mile ride

By Eva Astreinidou AN award-winning fundraiser who has already collected more than £60,000 for charity will be setting off on her biggest challenge yet in memory of her late husband.

Sue Duncombe, 59, from Childrey near Wantage, will be getting back in the saddle in an 850-mile bike ride for Cancer Research UK next month.

She has already raised a massive amount and was crowned Ambassador of the Year for the charity following the death of her husband Philip from prostate cancer aged 57 in 2009.

She will be accompanied by her husband, Patrick McGuire, 62,who lost his wife Pam to cancer 10 years ago.

The couple will be visiting 101 Cancer Research UK shops around the country.

Speaking of the challenge they are taking on together, Sue said: “Having both been widowed at the age of 52, due to our spouses dying from cancer, we both recognise the importance of CRUK’s work and want to save other families

Staff from the Family Learning team and the women’s group from Refugee Resource

Taking refuge in art from having to go through this devastating experience.”

The pair met through their fundraising work and after a whirlwind romance, they were married in December last year.

Cancer Research UK fundraising manager for Oxfordshire, Tanisha Greenwood said: “Sue and Patrick are an incredible and inspiring powerhouse, their commitment to Cancer Research UK with their time and fundraising is amazing.

“The 101 CRUK Shop Cycle is the most epic challenge to date. Sue and Patrick’s challenge inspires us to all play our part because together, we will

beat cancer sooner.”

To fi nd out more about the challenge visit 101crukshopcycle.com or follow the challenge on Twitter by using #101CRUKShopCycle.

Sue and Patrick Duncombe are getting ready for their cycle ride around the UK and above, Sue with her fundraising award for being crowned Ambassador of the Year

AN exhibition in Oxford promises to ‘shine a light’ on the past and present experiences of refugees and asylum seekers in the city.

The art display Journeys to Oxford will run at the Museum of Oxford until November 4.

The installation is a collaboration between Abingdon and Witney College and Refugee Resource, an Oxfordshirebased service that supports refugees and asylum seekers.

Working with two artists from the museum, the Family Learning team ran a six-week course to tap into key themes of the exhibition, including community, culture, diversity, travel, and integration.

During the project, the group shared elements of their journeys in the work they produced, including journey maps to represent past experiences, present lives in Oxford and hopes for the future.

They produced textile maps, digital hand stories, and fabric collages, to represent journeys from Iraq, Pakistan, Syria and Afghanistan.

Joe Carter, head of Family Learning, said: “By providing courses and working on projects like Journeys to Oxford, the team aims to bring communities closer together and provide learning opportunities to everyone, especially to those who feel like they can’t.”

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As well as all this, there’s 140 acres of beautiful Hampshire parkland to explore as you enjoy an incredible panda cubs will be included as part of range of exotic and endangered species the 27 animal species represented in from majestic giraffes to endangered this UK exclusive event, as well as a snow leopards. You could even spot our host of replica animals that you can young pygmy hippo in his paddock or also see at the zoo including lemurs, a critically endangered African wild meerkats, warthogs and a tiger. ass calf recently born.

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Quick Clues Down

1 Views (6) 7 Pacify (7) 8 Out of doors (4,3) 9 Fool (5) 10 Operating by itself (9) 12 Singular (3) 13 Writing fluids (4) 15 Choked (7) 17 American university (4) 19 Negative word (3) 21 Gesture of greeting (9) 22 Noosed rope (5) 23 Become less brisk (7) 24 Most elevated (7) 25 Metals (6)

1 One who hides aboard ship (8) 2 Jewish quarter (6) 3 Shackle (7) 4 Fundamental (5) 5 Fixed allowance (6) 6 Chair (4) 7 Leading character (11) 11 On one occasion only (4) 13 Image (4) 14 Snakes (8) 16 Delight (7) 18 Finally (6) 20 Equipment (6) 21 Cavities (5) 22 After due or usual time (4)

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Cryptic Clues Across 1 Think again and bring salvation (6) 7 Spoken from memory - about the co-respondent? (7) 8 The urge to admit I’m beat (7) 9 Lay back to see it was faithful (5) 10 Pause to bury the duellist, disturbed and listless (9) 12 Droop as the heat comes back (3) 13 Except a backward Middle Eastern (4) 15 We hear of waterproofing the roof (7) 17 Frame the band (4) 19 The fish returns on the sheltered side (3) 21 Writing down the recipe for the best gin sling? (9) 22 Sounds the correct way to sign (5) 23 Exposing the falseness of the fastening (7) 24 Stays for the ruins (7) 25 There’s cold comfort in such blockhouses (6)

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Puzzles

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Quick Crossword Across: 1 Sights 7 Placate 8 Open air 9 Idiot 10 Automatic 12 One 13 Inks 15 Clogged 17 Yale 19 Not 21 Handclasp 22 Lasso 23 Slacken 24 Tallest 25 Steels Down: 1 Stowaway 2 Ghetto 7 Trammel 4 Basic 5 Ration 6 Seat 7 Protagonist 11 Once 13 Idol 14 Serpents 16 Enchant 18 Lastly 20 Tackle 21 Holes 22 Late Cryptic Crossword Across: 1 Redeem 7 Recited 8 Impulse 9 Loyal 10 Interlude 12 Sag 13 Arab 15 Ceiling 17 Sash 19 Eel 21 Recording 22 Write 23 Nailing 24 Remains 25 Igloos Down: 1 Railings 2 Depots 3 Enlarge 4 Scale 5 Stayer 6 Idol 7 Republicans 11 Each 13 Aged 14 Baggages 16 Nerving 18 Stigma 20 Libido 21 Remit 22 Wore

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t’s been ten years since I regularly graced TV screens helping transform people’s living spaces with MDF and stripped floorboards. Recently it’s been more “celebrity muck out” than “celebrity make-over” as I took up the challenge of owning my own Wildlife Zoo in Tenby. In this time I’ve learnt quiet a lot about fences and having researched the various options for my own benefit I thought I would share my knowledge with a wider audience.

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mean there is now a tremendous array of fencing products for you to choose from, constructed from a variety of materials. Each has its own attributes, and ultimately it can often come down to a matter of personal preference. For me, there was one unique system that stood out as providing the best balance between price and functionality which eradicates fencing problems for good. Or for at least 25 years. Colourfence. For quality, value, longevity, aesthetic design, this fencing system ticks all the boxes. Fencing made for

the 21st century that will transform the look of your garden which is supplied and fitted by a company whose customer service is as good as the product.

In my view, Colourfence is the ‘Rolls Royce’ of fencing – just without the exclusive price tag.

What’s more, it’s guaranteed to stay in place in up to 130mph winds and is virtually maintenance free.

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Every gardener knows that it pays to plan ahead. If you are one of the thousands of people who watched helpless, as winter winds battered their garden, it will not be a surprise that garden fences are almost always the first casualty. Whether you have previously patched, painted or simply prayed to keep your fence going, there’s no escaping the fact that timber fences will always fall victim to the weather.

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WIN one of ten family bowling passes at Hollywood Bowl Basingstoke WE’VE teamed up with the folks at Hollywood Bowl Basingstoke to offer 10 families the chance to win a family bowling package each.

Each package includes a game of bowling for two adults and two children or one adult and three children. One lucky winner will also win a meal in the Hollywood Diner, which serves handcrafted burgers, gourmet dogs and freshly made shakes.

Hollywood Bowl is all about family celebrations, so whether you’re looking for the perfect weekend outing, summer holiday activity or long overdue get together, bowling is a fun and healthy way to celebrate family life!

Closing date: Friday, August 11 Hollywood Bowl in Basingstoke underwent a magnificent half a million-pound refurbishment last year, and was given a complete revamp worthy of its glittering namesake. The redesigned centre is a ‘new generation’ Hollywood Bowl and includes 26 fully computerised lanes, a fabulous new Diner and bar, and new décor celebrating all things Americana.

And if you’re not lucky enough to win, you can still book a great value, family outing by visiting www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk and signing up to their VIP mailing list to get the best prices and offers.

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You can also visit their Facebook page to find out more: https://www. facebook.com/bowlbasingstoke/ What are you waiting for? Let the good times roll!

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ASSISTED LIVING OPEN DAY Saturday 5th August | 10am – 4pm If you or a family member want to retain independence, yet would welcome a little help and support, then our Village Suites could well be the answer. These apartments come with a hotel-style package, including all meals, daily maid and laundry service, leaving you free to enjoy the better things in life.

• Meet the Richmond Villages’ team and residents • View the apartments and facilities, including our stunning restaurant, luxury Wellness Spa and pool • Presentations on the benefits of living in a Village Suite • Enjoy complimentary refreshments throughout the day

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The bowling green at Richmond Witney Retirement Village

Opening the door on luxury retirement living Situated on the edge of the market town of Witney, Oxfordshire, the recently completed Richmond Witney Retirement Village is holding an Assisted Living Open Day on Saturday 5th August, 10am – 4pm. Visitors will have the chance to view the unrivalled facilities and find out more about the Village Suites which come with a hotel style package.

“Since moving to our Village

Suites some people have described it like living on a cruise liner or within a 5-star hotel,” comments Mark Young, Senior Village Adviser of the new Richmond Witney Retirement Village.

“This is the type of living which we want to provide; independent living in your own apartment but with all the daily chores taken care of so that you can enjoy the better things in life.”

Sometimes known as assisted living, the Village Suites at Richmond Witney are situated within the main Village Centre building close to all the facilities including the restaurant, cafébar and Wellness Spa. The hotel style package includes all meals which are served in the restaurant or brought to your apartment, a daily maid service and all laundry.

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The bar and café en-suite bedroom, lounge and kitchenette. Prices start at £235,000.

“Deciding what’s best for Mum and Dad is an issue facing an increasing number of families as the population ages, and one we hear all too frequently,” says David Reaves, Head of Marketing at Richmond Villages. “We believe the package for those in the Village Suites is unique, within the retirement village and housing market, and the Open Day will enable people to find out more, as well as a chance to view the apartments the wonderful facilities.”

Throughout the day there will be short presentations explaining

what living in a Village Suite at Richmond Witney is all about.

There will also be the chance to meet some of the current residents as well speak to the Village Advisers and other members of staff such as those from activities, hospitality and care. Plus the Richmond Village hospitality team will ensure there are plenty of refreshments to keep visitors sustained!

There’s no need to pre-book but if you would like to find out more information about the Open Day please call the Village Advisers.

For more information on the Richmond Witney Retirement Village lifestyle: 01993 768692 richmond-villages.com/witney

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE Award-winning Matilda on way

By Samantha McGregor A MAJOR UK tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production Matilda the Musical has been announced.

For Oxfordshire residents, the nearest theatre will be Milton Keynes – just across the border.

The show goes on tour from March next year and will be staged at Milton Keynes Theatre, from June 5 to June 30. This is the fi rst UK tour for Matilda The Musical, which has won 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical.

It is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Inspired by Roald Dahl’s muchloved book, Matilda The Musical was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered at the RSC’s Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in November 2010, before transferring to London’s West End in October 2011, where it opened to rave reviews.

Catherine Mallyon, RSC executive director, said: “We are thrilled our home-grown miracle, which started life after a seven year gestation in Stratford-upon-Avon, has grown into a bit of a global phenomenon.

Matilda will weave her charm at the Milton Keynes Theatre next year

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Laughs at the Fringe OXON: Stand up comedian Zoe Lyons tops the bill alongside Steve Hall, Andrew Watts and compare Joe Bor at a Towersey Fringe Festival comedy evening on August 27 at Towersey Playing Fields. Tickets are £20, available from Thame Town Hall or towerseyfringe.co.uk Entry to the daytime Fringe activities is free. The event includes performances by local artists, food stalls, children’s activities, a gin bar and spa treatments.

Thanks for party “Following Matilda’s successful run on Broadway, our current tours around North America, Australia and New Zealand, and continuing into our sixth year at the Cambridge Theatre in London’s West End, it is fantastic that we can share Matilda with audiences

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THAME: A music festival that took over Thame town centre venues earlier this month has been hailed a success. It gave a showcase for 58 bands and musicians and festival director Johnnie Littler said: “Thank you to the people of Thame – we threw a party and everyone came.”

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE Poignant story that must be told

By Samantha McGregor AS Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Theatre gears up for its Christmas production War Horse, a poignant commemoration will be played out on Sunday.

A new short story by Michael Morpurgo, the best-selling author of War Horse, will be performed in Belgium this month to mark the centenary of Passchendaele, the Third Battle of Ypres The work has been specially written for the national commemorations on Sunday.

Reading the story live, Morpurgo will be accompanied by the muchloved horse puppet Joey from the National Theatre stage adaptation of War Horse, which comes to the New Theatre Oxford this Christmas from December 13.

The commemorations will also feature extracts from The Wipers Times, the play by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman based on the satirical trench newspaper published by British soldiers fighting on the Ypres Salient.

Images from the War will be projected onto the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cloth Hall, which was famously destroyed and later rebuilt.

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Joey, the much-loved puppet War Horse, will be at Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commemoration for Passchendaele accounts from soldiers, nurses and loved ones will also be read out and projected onto the Cloth Hall.

Mr Morpurgo said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;All our yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help us to comprehend our present. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is ever more important in this complex world for young people to know the roots of their history. We are inclined to take for granted our

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terrible nature of that war and of all wars, and on the importance of maintaining peace. They fought for our peace. That is what we must not forget, which is why we must continue to tell the story, to pass it on.â&#x20AC;?

War Horse is staged at Oxfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Theatre from December 13 until January 6. For more information view atgtickets.com/oxford

Chapter begins for new publishers A NEW independent publishing house is being launched in Oxford this month.

The company, Fairlight Books, says it will be the voice of new, high quality ďŹ ction. It will celebrate its launch with the publication of a collection of short stories called The Madonna of the Pool, by Londonbased author Helen Stancey.

Set up by author and businesswoman Louise Boland, she said her aim is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;showcase the very best of new and emerging writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Idlewild frontman heads to Oxford

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also led to a new soundtrack recording which was released in February.

SINGER songwriter and X Factor winDuring his time in the X Factor, Joe ner Joe McElderry brings his show to was mentored by Cheryl Cole and went Oxford this summer. on to win the sixth series in 2009.

Saturday Night At The Movies Live His fi rst single, The Climb, reached stars Joe at his best performing a number two on the UK Singles Chart string of favourite songs from the stage and number one in Ireland. and screen.

He went on to release four albums, His national tour also celebrates two of which reached the top three, and his new album – his fi fth studio album has sold millions of records worldwide.

– also called Saturday Night at the He originally auditioned for X Factor Movies, and includes his new single, in 2007 and made it to boot camp, but Gloria. felt he was too young and left the show.

This concert will also feature some He returned two years later and the special guests who will perform along- rest is history. side Joe. Joe went on to take part in the second Joining him on stage at the New series of Popstar to Operastar in 2011 Theatre, Oxford, on Saturday, August and the fi rst series of The Jump in 2014 5, at 7.30pm, is X Factor’s Sam Callahan and won both. and Any Dream Will Do runners up The following year, 2015, he took Keith Jack and Ben James-Ellis, on the role of Joseph in the touring who have all, like Joe, featured in the production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical phenomenon Joseph and the and Tim Rice musical Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Joe’s performance in the title role Tickets from £13.10, for more inforJoe McElderry sings favourite movie songs in his show heading for the New Theatre of Joseph has had rave reviews and mation view atgtickets.com/oxford

IDLEWILD main man Roddy Woomble, pictured, is to stop off in Oxford during his newlyannounced UK tour.

Roddy, the singer-songwriter and frontman for Scottish Indie outfit Idlewild, will be calling in at Oxford’s O2 Academy, on September 8.

The tour coincides with the release of his new solo effort, The Deluder, which will be available from September 1, while the first track to be released will be Jupiter.

On the new single, Roddy said: “The song actually started out as something I was making up for (and with) my son, who is eight years old and quite interested in astronomy - working on it with my band, who are all adults, it developed and took on a new meaning; the emphasis, and hope we place in mysterious things we don’t fully understand.”

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Dogs Needs a Holiday too As we are a nation renowned for our love of animals, it is not surprising that many dog owners feel uncomfortable at the thought of going away and leaving their best friend behind, especially if kennels are not for them.

Wagging Tails provide a home from home dog boarding service where dogs stay with one of our carefully selected carers as a member of the family for their very own holiday. All of their carers are experienced dog owners and are at home during the day to give the dogs the warmth and comfort they would get at home, along with plenty of exercise and attention.

If you have experience of owning a dog but now find yourself without any pets, then providing a loving home by becoming a Wagging Tails carer can be both a fun and rewarding time for you and the dogs in your care.

Alternatively perhaps you own one dog who would enjoy the company of a holiday guest!

This role is ideal for someone who is already working from home, house wife/husband or early retired.

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Due to the popularity of our service, they are always Healthier Lifestyle interested to hear from dog lovers wishing to join their Having a dog to stay obviously means walking, but in addition to this studies have shown that owning a dog can team of carers. also improve mood, decrease stress, lower blood pressure, ease chronic pain such as migraines and arthritis and “I love earning the trust of each lowers cholesterol.

new dog I board and looking after and learning about different breeds is a delight. Walking in the fields and woods around my home with a visiting dog is a joy.”

David, Wagging Tails Carer

Social Giving a dog a holiday doesn’t mean you only spend time with the dog. You will meet the owners of each dog who stays with you as well as other owners when out walking your guests – something that often leads to good friendship with fellow dog lovers!

Financial In addition to the all the above benefits you will also receive a fee for welcoming your holiday guests into your home. Whilst it must be stressed that this will not replace a full time income, it can provide our carers with enough to pay for a nice holiday of their own and those little extra luxuries that we all deserve.

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Who Cares?

Take a moment to give thanks on the way to the train!

If you’re in Oxford take a stroll through Frideswide Square by the railway station where, until the end of August, you’ll find a series of photographs

by Oxford-based photographer Fran Monks whose interest is capturing ‘Portraits That Matter’. Collectively, these are ‘The Gratitude Project’, and forms part of the Oxford Festival of Arts.

Fran asked British-born people to think of people born overseas who have made their home in Oxford to whom they are grateful. The photos show each person very much as an individual, living their own lives, enjoying relationships with those around them and making a contribution to the well-being of others. And with these images, Fran hopes to encourage us all to look again at the people from outside the UK who now live here and, for many, form an important part of our local community.

‘I found many volunteers who wanted to thank people from India, Germany, Columbia, Iran and many other places,

who have come to the UK to teach, to heal, to support – and to make friends,’ explains Fran who snapped nurses and doctors, scientists and teachers, small business owners and those involved in helping others in a myriad of ways. And several of the photos feature carers alongside the people to whom they make such a difference.

The gratitude felt by those they support is clear both in the image itself – after all a picture tells a thousand words – and as a hand-written ‘thank you’ message.

You’ll ‘meet’ for example Ildiko from Hungary works as a carer and assistant for Larry Gardiner, who is currently a mature student at Ruskin College, Oxford and is co-chair of the Oxfordshire Dementia Empowerment Group.

Larry has multi-infarct vascular type dementia, a condition in which a series of mini strokes progressively kill brain cells and impair cognitive functions and he relies upon additional support from Ildiko to maintain his independence. To Ildiko, he writes ‘The friend-

ship we have has brought me much joy. I am very grateful for your care.’

Another photo shows Barnabas, a carer and companion from Hungary who has spent the last 20 years here.

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the matching martial arts gear and inscribed above the lettering reads, ‘Thank you my Barnaby. You and I make a good team.’

And these poignant photos remind us all that being part of a family, a community or other good team providing

support, friendship and joy is something always to be grateful for. As one of our team members said just recently ‘It’s not what we have in life, it’s who we have in our life that matters.’’

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With inflatable obstacles including Tunnels, Ringo Rides, Big Balls, Huge Slides & more, the aqua park is guaranteed to bring fits of giggles and lots of fun to your summer.

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UPPER LAMBOURN A stunning individual home set in an elevated position enjoying superb views over paddocks and the rolling Berkshire downs. Four well proportioned bedrooms plus four contemporary bathrooms. EPC Rating D. £995,000 Wantage office 01235 772670

MILTON A modern detached family home situated within the popular village of Milton, offering excellent accessibility to the A34 network, Milton Business Park & Didcot Parkway. EPC Rating D. £675,000 Abingdon office 01235 526907

ABINGDON-ON-THAMES A family home situated in a highly desirable location in north Abingdon within the Rush Common School catchment area.

Radley station located two miles. EPC Rating C. £675,000 Abingdon office 01235 526907

GROVE A substantial executive home of generous proportions. Situated in this highly desirable cul-de-sac location. Pleasant rear garden over looking open fields a double garage. No onward chain. EPC rating D. £515,000 Wantage office 01235 772670

WANTAGE A substantial detached family home on a generous plot with a detached garage & parking. Situated within walking distance to Wantage town centre, no onward chain. EPC Rating D. £500,000 Wantage office 01235 772670

GROVE A substantial detached six bedroom home situated in a highly desirable cul-de-sac location. Three reception rooms, three bathrooms, detached double garage, driveway parking and corner plot gardens. Awaiting EPC Rating. £475,000 Wantage office 01235 772670

WANTAGE An extended, detached three bedroom family home situated on a corner plot in this popular cul-de-sac location. 18' living room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, dining room and conservatory. EPC Rating C. £340,000 Wantage office 01235 772670

ABINGDON-ON-THAMES A semi detached house, situated within this desirable location close to nearby schooling, the leisure centre, riverside walks and the thriving town centre, offered for sale with no onward chain. EPC Rating D. £275,000 Abingdon office 01235 526907

WANTAGE An immaculately presented two double bedroomed mid-terrace character property located within a short walk to Wantage Town Centre. Exposed brick fireplace with wood burner. EPC Rating D. £235,000 Wantage office 01235 772670

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Refurbished village home in cul-de-sac This three bedroomed link-detached house in a cul-de-sac location close to the centre of the popular Oxfordshire village of Wheatley has been extended and recently much improved.

Situated in Beech Road, the property has generous ground floor accommodation including a sitting room,

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Oxford is one of 13 UK cities experiencing lower growth in house prices than a year ago Bill Cooper, co-author of The Oxford Property Blog and managing director of Martin and Co, Oxford

Thirteen cities have a lower annual growth rate than a year ago with London, Bristol and Oxford recording the greatest slowdown as affordability and political uncertainty impact demand.

The average prices of a house in the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest cities increased by 5.1 per cent in the 12 months to June 2017, but growth in London slowed to 2.6 per cent, the lowest rate for more than five years.

The annual growth is down from the 8.8 per cent recorded in June last year although it is still robust in larger northern cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh, according to the figures from the latest Hometrack cities house price index.

Growth in the first half of 2017

ranged from 0.2 per cent in Aberdeen to 6.1 per cent in Birmingham and while price growth is higher in seven cities, the scale of the increases compared to June 2016 are more modest.

Prices in Cambridge were up just 1.9 per cent, in Oxford by 2.1 per cent, in Newcastle by 2.4 per cent and in Aberdeen were down 2.7 per cent.

Sustained house price growth in large regional cities has pushed house prices ahead of their 2007 peak in 16 of the 20 cities covered by the index.

Looking ahead to the second half of 2017 the report suggests that even with a material slowdown in the rate of house price growth across south eastern

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For many the months of July and August are a time to pack their bags and head to warmer climes with their loved ones, while for others itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a time to simply take a step back from work and evaluate things closer to home.

The better weather is often a time to consider DIY jobs and for some people this escalates in to a much deeper consideration of whether their home offers them everything they require.

Questions around whether to invest in significant home improvements before winter and the Christmas season set in are weighed up against whether a move to a new home would be the better option.

The outcome of these deliberations will often be based on personal need and preference, but there are some considerations which you should include in your musings before making a potentially costly or disruptive decision.

What is your end goal? Start by asking yourself what is most important: do you want to create extra living space; move to a more desirable area or be closer to family, friends or key facilities? Are you happy with where you currently live? Does your home meet both your current and future needs? Does either a move or an extensive renovation fill you with dread? These are all important questions to ask.

If you opt to stay put, consider whether the home improvements you have planned add real value to your home. A new kitchen, for example, may well increase your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appeal but is unlikely to add significant value.

England, house price inflation is holding up despite the squeeze on real incomes and uncertainty around Brexit.

At the end of 2016 Hometrack predicted that city house price growth over 2017 would be 4 per cent but on current trends the firm now expects this to be closer to 6 per cent or 7 per cent. There remains material upside for house prices outside south-eastern England.

Cities such as Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge are seeing slower growth but this is probably due to prices having risen strongly over the last decade, widening the gap with average earnings and impacting affordability for many people.

Major university towns are also

Whereas adding extra space by way of a loft conversion or rear extension is more likely to have a positive impact on your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future value.

Remember though that to make the most of your expansion you should engage with skilled contractors who will be able to see where the real potential lies and ensure that the extension works, not just for you but for future owners too.

If you do decide to move, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll then need to consider whether an established home or new build is right for you. Again, this will be largely dictated by personal preference but you may wish to ask yourself some of the following questions.

Do you want to move in to a freshly decorated property, with all mod-cons and no need to consider any DIY projects for the foreseeable future or would you prefer more of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; where you can put your own mark on place, potentially with scope to extend in the future?

Are issues of energy efficiency a key consideration for you, or do you long for a home which oozes period features?

Do you need to be in an established community with amenities nearby or does being further out of town on a planned development suit you?

These considerations only touch the surface of what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to decide when weighing up the pros and cons of both improving and moving, and further advice can be sought from your local Andrews team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there are five across Oxfordshire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or by visiting andrewsonline.co.uk.

braced for reduced demand from foreign nationals for places in their institutions.

It is worth pointing out for readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clarity that the headlines sometimes mask the fact that it is a reduction in growth as opposed to an absolute reduction in house values.

At 2.1 per cent Oxford house prices struggled to keep pace with inflation, but continued to grow ahead of earnings, exacerbating the affordability gap for many people, forcing many to live outside of the city commuting in daily by car, train and bus.

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220 Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8RS • didcot@hodsons.co.uk • www.hodsons.co.uk

BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED, INTELLIGENTLY DESIGNED HOMES We know that buying a home isn’t cheap and you might need some assistance, that’s why we offer Help to Buy on all of our homes to help you on your way.

Elmsbrook is a vibrant and growing neighbourhood of 2-5 bedroom homes on an award winning development, all sustainably designed for the future.

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More than just lettings...

1 BED

ABINGDON

One bedroom apartment with views over the River Ock, on the first floor of this POPULAR RETIREMENT complex.

Benefits from beautiful communal gardens, residents lounge and laundry facilities, with a lift to all floors. £147,500

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ABINGDON

Newly refurbished 1 bedroomed first floor apartment with its own garage and parking space is ideal for a Pied a Terre or for first time buyers. Renewed lease for 999 years.

£199,995

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PEBBLE HILL, RADLEY

A well presented PARK HOME Located in the much sought after Pebble Hill Park Estate in Kennington. The property benefits from double glazing throughout and has a replacement boiler. NO ONWARD CHAIN. £170,000

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ABINGDON

investment opportunity. This mid terrace house currently has long term tenants in situ. Quite cul de sac located over looking the River Ock within easy walk of Abingdon town centre. Garage in block and parking space. £290,000

Martin & Co Abingdon 8-10 West St. Helen Street • Abingdon • Oxfordshire • OX14 5BL

01235 524300 www.martinco.com • abingdon@martinco.com

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A TWO DOUBLE bedroom APARTMENT in the heart of ABINGDON TOWN CENTRE. Located close to local shops, restaurants and excellent bus links. Benefiting from 2 bathrooms and is offered part furnished. £925 PCM

Martin & Co

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A FABULOUS SPACIOUS TOWN HOUSE located in the ATRIUM development of Great Western Park. Ideally located for Milton Park, Harwell Campus and Didcot parkway station.

VIEWINGS RECOMMENDED. £1,325 PCM

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ABINGDON TOWN CENTRE

A MODERN REFURBISHED town centre 2 bedroom APARTMENT located in the heart of ABINGDON, offering excellent bus links for Oxford city centre, Hospitals, Didcot and Milton Park. ALLOCATED PARKING. £975 PCM

Martin & Co Abingdon 8-10 West St. Helen Street • Abingdon • Oxfordshire • OX14 5BL

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The property has four bedrooms and a picturesque triple aspect living room. Outside the property there is a garage and ample off road parking. EPC - C

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Offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain, a superbly presented three bedroom house. The accommodation comprises; entrance hall, sitting room, separate dining room which opens perfectly onto the extended kitchen with direct access onto the rear garden. A bathroom completes the ground floor. Stairs rise from the hall to the first floor with the three well-proportioned bedrooms. EPC - C

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BICESTER BICESTER £525,000

Lower Heyford

NEW INSTRUCTION

Set within the PICTURESQUE VILLAGE is this spacious family home which offers ample accommodation across two floors.

The property offers superb transport links and is offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN

£369,995

Kingsmere

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£430,000

A four bedroom detached property situated on the sought after Langford Village development in a corner plot position offering two bathrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, garage and gardens

£315,000

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Set on the edge of the HIGHLY DESIRABLE KINGSMERE DEVELOPMENT is this IMMACULATE home. With the added benefit of a garage.

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£199,950

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Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost 6 Speed Auto Cabriolet

Greener Mustang remains epic

By Tony Yates TOWARDS the end of last year, I tested the V8 Mustang – a car that for me has it all. It’s a car that makes you smile, it’s a car that makes you happy and it’s a car that will pretty much make anyone who comes into contact with it go all giddy with excitement.

So, with the Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost now sitting on my drive, has Ford gone and ruined it by fitting it with smaller engine? Well, the answer is no basically. And the reason for this is simple; the Mustang is probably one of the most iconic cars of its time and no matter what’s under the bonnet people will always love a Mustang.

Of course, if you try this with the likes of the Ford Focus RS for instance, then you might as well drive it into the nearest river. Because a Focus RS fitted with a smaller engine really wouldn’t work at all.

Power and efficiency My test car was powered by a

2.3-litre engine with direct injection and twin-scroll turbocharger. Max power comes in at 317PS with the addition of 432Nm of torque. Max speed is also around 145mph and a 0-62 time of around 5.8sec (manual gearbox).

Of course, I know we all want a V8 Mustang in our lives – but there are some of us that want the economy side too. So in keeping with that, Ford went that one step further and installed the EcoBoost engine which I have to say has been specially tuned to combine the performance you would expect from a Mustang, but with better fuel economy to keep all those green people happy. Plus, as much as I love a V8, I’m not against the 2.3 because I also want a car to be usable without the need to visit the petrol station every time I step on the ‘loud pedal’ for more than five seconds.

what road surface you are driving it on. Also, as the Mustang is rear wheel drive, you can dial in the power a little softer with the 2.3 litre engine, which for me makes it that little bit more tamer to drive than the V8 version (only just though).

Into the corners it felt planted and not cumbersome at all, and if you feed in the power at the right time and into the right corner you will come out the other end just like the guy in his Nissan Micra – perfectly safe and sound. Don’t forget the Mustang now has ‘normal’ fully independent suspension which makes the car more agile. If you also factor in the limited slip differential then you can be assured of something stable and thrilling to drive.

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just point and say ‘wow! It’s a Mustang’.

Inside you will fi nd a 3.8 colour Owning a Mustang is about as touchscreen with a nine-speaker DAB exciting as it gets because it’s all about radio, selectable driving modes, ESC presence on the road – that is some- with three settings, four-piston front As with the V8 I tested last year – thing you just can’t ignore. Even if you callipers, auto headlamps, and rain the 2.3 EcoBoost is still a joy to drive do opt for the 2.3 EcoBoost version sensing wipers, Ford keyfree system, no matter where you are going or on people will still stare, while many will six-way power adjustable front seats

On the road

plus a whole host of additional extras.

To sum up The Mustang is an epic car in either version. Price: (from) £38,745 (cabriolet version + 6-speed auto) – not including fitted options

Mini Madness hits local used car dealership Local used car dealership, SC Cars Centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire has been inundated with those loveable Minis since last week. Good used cars come and go but these are expected to fly off the forecourt. So, pop down and have a chat with one of the friendly team and get your hands on their ownership papers before they’re gone!

2010 Mini Cooper Clubman

2009 Mini Clubman 2011 Mini Clubman Cooper D Cooper D

Diesel, Only 2 previous owners, just 42k miles, off white/black, main dealer services, Onboard computer, Air con, Full Bluetooth Telephone prep - £6,995 Telephone prep - £6,995 Manual, petrol, 1598cc, 75k miles, in white, Only 2 previous owners, Alloys, Air-con, Onboard computer, Full Bluetooth

Diesel, Mot Feb 18, 80k miles, blue, Bluetooth Telephone Audio Connection, Air con, Climate, twin electric sunroofs, one previous owner - £6,995

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2010 Mini Hatch Cooper D

2007 Mini Clubman Cooper

Diesel, manual, in Silver, one previous owner, full Bluetooth telephone prep, Air con, Climate, Mot April 18, Alloys, Tyre Pressure Warning System (TPWS) - £5,995

Petrol, manual, in silver, 89k miles, 4 previous owners, Air con, lots of service history, Radio/ CD, tinted glass. Auto star/stop option 16” Alloys - £4,695

Call 01235 511040 • www.sccarcentre.co.uk Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0BS

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Brayley Cars Ltd trading as Brayley Kia Oxford are a credit broker (not a lender) for the purposes of this financial promotion and can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction.

New Kia From £0 Advance Payment*

£0 Advance Payment* on selected Kia Motability offers With our Kia Motability offers, you could get a brand new Kia in exchange for your higher rate mobility allowance. What’s more, any maintenance costs, your insurance and your breakdown cover are all included.

Brayley (Oxford)

72 Rose Hill, Oxford OX4 4HS 01865 475170

If you have 12 months’ award left on your allowance, you could be driving away a brand new Kia. You simply need to exchange all or part of your higher rate mobility allowance*. It’s that simple – and no credit checks are necessary.

For more information on how the Motability scheme works, visit motability.co.uk, or call 0300 456 4566. Lines are open every day from 8am – 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm on Saturdays. *Higher rate mobility allowance is currently £57.45 per week for the PIP, DLA and £64.15 per week for WPMS Brayley Cars Ltd trading as Brayley Kia Oxford are a credit broker (not a lender) for the purposes of this financial promotion and can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction.

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It’s time for a closer look at the Kia Approved Range* All Kia Approved Used cars come with an unrivalled peace-of-mind package as standard which is designed to provide you with as much reassurance as when buying a brand new car.

Brayley (Oxford)

72 Rose Hill, Oxford OX4 4HS 01865 475170

Prices and stock correct at time of print. 7 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer’s warranty. See your local dealer or visit kia.co.uk for full warranty terms and exclusions. Warranties on other Kia Approved Used vehicles and non–Kia stock will vary – please see Brayley Kia Oxford for full details. Retail sales only. Subject to availability. Subject to status. T&Cs apply. For full details, terms & conditions of the Kia Approved Used Cars programme please visit kia.com/ uk/used-cars/about-approved-used-cars. ƗAt point of purchase.

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MOTOR ENGINEERS 2014-14 AUDI A5 2.0 TDI S-LINE QUATTRO, Black, 5 DR, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, Leather, 37000 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£18,995

2015 - 65 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec, Red, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 13399 Miles, £7,995

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AUDI TT 2.0 TDI BLACK EDITION QUATTRO, Silver, 3 DR, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 4wd, 82000 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £11,995

2012-12 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 TDI GTD DSG AUTO, Grey, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 73800 Miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £11,995 2012-62 FORD KUGA 2.0 TDCI ZETEC, Silver, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 37673 Miles£10,995 2014-14 MINI ONE 1.5 D, White, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, ONLY 9500 Miles . . . . £10,495

2014-14 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 DYNAMIQUE, Grey, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 22377 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7,295 2015-15 FIAT 500 1.2 S, Red, 3 DR, RCL,PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 24200 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . .£7,295 2014-64 FORD FIESTA 1.2 ZETEC, Silver, 3 DR, RCL, PAs, Ew, Ac, Alloys, 16762 Miles, . . . .£7,295 2013-13 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.4 T BLACK EDITION, Black, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 14900 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£6,995 2013-63 SKODA FABIA 1.2 TSI SE ESTATE, Silver, 5Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys 29,408 Miles . . .

2013-62 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DCI TEKNA, Grey, 5 Dr, RCL, pAS,EW, Ac, Alloys, Leather, Sat Nav, 61850 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£9,495

2014-64 TOYOTA AYGO 1.0 X-PLAY, Silver, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, 34200 Miles, . . . . . . .£6,495

2013-13 NISSAN JUKE 1.5 DCI ACENTA, Silver, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, Ac, Alloys, 31400 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£8,695 2013-63 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.4 MATCH EDITION DSG, Black, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 31500 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £8,495 2015-65 SEAT IBIZA 1.2 TSI CONNECT, Grey, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 1/2 Leather, SAt Nav, 9300 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£7,995 2015-15 FORD FIESTA 1.6 ZETEC AUTO, Red, 5 DR, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 26150 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7,995 2012-62 FORD FIESTA 1.0 ECO BOOST ZETEC, Black, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 15600 Miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£7,995 2015-65 FORD FIESTA 1.2 ZETEC, Red, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 13350 Miles. . . . . . £7,995

FINANCE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL VEHICLES PHONE FOR DETAILS. Warranties are available on all vehicles.

All vehicles are fully serviced before sale.

2014-64 KIA RIO 1.4 ECO DYNAMICS, White, 5 dr, EW, RCL Alloys, PAS, 8265 Miles. . . . .£7,295

2009-09 HONDA CR-V 2.2 CTDI EX, Grey, 5 DR, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, Sat Nav, Leather Seats, 48150 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£9,495

2014-14 FORD FIESTA 1.0 ECOBOOST ZETEC S, Silver, 3 Dr, RCL, pAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 22500 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£9,295

2014 (64 plate) Fiat 500 1.2I S S/S , black, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 8740 Miles £7,495

SERVICING & REPAIRS MOTS TYRE & EXHAUST FITTING CENTRE

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2014-64 PEUGEOT 108 ACTIVE 1.0, Red, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Bluetooth, 30200 Miles £6,495 2013-13 HONDA JAZZ 1.2S, Blue, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, 31100 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6,295 2014-14 FORD KA 1.2 ZETEC, White, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 9620 Miles . . . . . . . .£5,995 2012-62 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.4 SRI, Silver, 5Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 45400 Miles . .£5,995 2010-59 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.2 SE, Silver, 3 DR, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys 32900 Miles, £5,795 2012-62 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 DYNAMIQUE TOM TOM ESTATE, Silver, 5 Dr, RCL, PAs, EW, AC, Alloys, Sat Nav, 10639 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £5,795 2013-13 KIA PICANTO 1.0 CITY, Red, 3Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 7400 Miles . . . . . . . .£5,695 2014-64 FORD KA 1.2 EDGE, White, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, WC, 16300 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . £5,495 2014-14 KIA PICANTO 1 1.0, White, 5 Dr, RCL, PAs, EW, Low Tax, 27200 Miles. . . . . . . . . £5,495

2013-63 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6SRI AUTO, Blue, 5Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 7100 Miles £7,995

2010-10 FORD C-MAX 1.6 ZETEC, Grey, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 37850 Miles, . . .£4,995

2014-64 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 DYNAMIQUE, Red, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, Sat Nav, 14300 Miles, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£7,695

2011-61 SEAT IBIZA 1.4 COPA, White, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, Ac, Alloys, 40300 Miles, . . . . .£4,995

2014-64 FIAT 500 1.2 S, Black, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, Ac, Alloys, ONLY 8740 Miles . . . . . . . .£7,495 2013-13 CITROEN DS3 1.6 STYLE PLUS, Grey, 3 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 20886 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£7,495 2015-15 HYUNDAI I10 1.2 PREMIUM, White, 5 dr, RCL, PAs, EW, Ac, Alloys, 11700 Miles .£7,495

2009-09 FORD FOCUS 1.6 TITANIUM, Red, 5 Dr, RCL, PAS, EW, AC, Alloys, 46276 Miles, .£4,995 2013-13 HYUNDAI I10 1.2 ACTIVE, Silver, 5 Dr, RCL, pAS, EW, Ac, Alloys, 31400 Miles, . .£4,695 2013-13 PEUGEOT 107 ACTIVE 1.0, Black, 5Dr, RCL, PAs, EW, Ac, 31800 Miles, . . . . . . . £4,495 2007-07 HONDA JAZZ 1.4 SE, Silver, 5 Dr, RCL, PAs, EW, AC, Alloys, 59100 Miles, . . . . . .£2,995

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£1000 TEST DRIVE DISCOUNT

THURSDAY 27TH, FRIDAY 28TH, SATURDAY 29TH & SUNDAY 30TH JULY 2017

INCLUDES

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Book your test drive today.

Simply give us a call or visit www.hartwell.co.uk

HARTWELL ABINGDON 01235 551 000 DRAYTON ROAD, ABINGDON OX14 5JU Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the All-New Fiesta range are: urban 40.9-80.7 (6.9-3.5), extra urban 67.3-94.2 (4.2-3.0), combined 54.3-88.3 (5.2-3.2). Official CO2 emissions 118-82g/km.

*£1,000 Test Drive discount applies to vehicles purchased during 27-30 July only. Vehicles must be registered by 31 August. Terms and conditions apply.

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BRAND NEW

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Eden Vauxhall Oxford Oxford Motor Park | OX5 1RY

Eden Vauxhall Banbury Beaumont Road | OX16 1RH

Tel: 01865 856500 Tel: 01295 755400 Sales Opening Hours

08:30-19:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday | 08:30-21:00 Tuesday and Thursday Mokka X 1.6i Active on the road price £20,100 - Customer Deposit £225 – Eden Vauxhall deposit Contribution £2400 - Part exchange allowance £3,000 - Total amount of credit £14,475 – 47 monthly payments of £225.52 – Optional final payment £5,543 – 4.2% APR Representative on Personal Contract Plan - Total amount payable £21,767.44 based on 5,000 miles contract duration (other mileages available). Astra 1.0T SRi on the road price £17,900 – Customer Deposit £219 - Part exchange allowance £3,000 - Total amount of credit £14,681 – 47 monthly payments of £219.62 – Optional final payment £6,087 - 4.2% APR Representative on Personal Contract Plan - Total amount payable £19,628.14 based on 5,000 miles contract duration (other mileages available). Corsa 1.4 Energy on the road price £12,700 – Customer Deposit £149 - Part exchange allowance £3,000 - Total amount of credit £9,551 – 47 monthly payments of £149.03 – Optional final payment £3,604 – Arrangement fee £149 – Credit arrangement fee £149 – 5.4% APR Representative on Personal Contract Plan - Total amount payable £14,093.95 based on 5,000 miles contract duration (other mileages available). Viva SE normal on the road price £9,765 – Now £7,919 – Save £1,846– Customer deposit £99 – Total amount of credit £7,820 – 49 monthly payments of £99 – Optional final payment £2,969 – 0% APR – total amount payable £7,919 based on 6,000 miles contract duration (other mileages available). Pre-registered Meriva Life normal on the road price £14,270 – Now £8,999 – Save £5,271. †Scrappage allowance is regardless of age, condition or mileage however, it must be driveable and in your ownership for at least 6 months – this offer is available on selected vehicles only and subject to Eden Vauxhall availability. The minimum part exchange scrappage allowance is as part of a Vauxhall finance agreement and supersedes any other offers that may coincide. Finance subject to status. Terms & Conditions apply. 18’s and over. Guarantee may be required. We are a credit broker not a lender for these financial promotions. We can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction. Excess mileage will be charged on the above vehicles, other mileages are available.

Images used for illustration purposes only, specifications may vary. For further details please contact your local Eden Vauxhall branch. Offer ends 30th September 2017.

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ALL-NEW

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MAZDA CONDITIONAL SALE

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WITH 50% DEPOSIT

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Book a test driveº today, call us on 01865 566 241 JOHNSONS MAZDA OXFORD, 234 Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0HP Tel: 01865 566 241 www.johnsonscars.co.uk/mazda

The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Mazda range: Urban 28.0 (10.1) - 65.7 (4.3). Extra Urban 51.4 (5.5) - 80.7 (3.5). Combined 39.2 (7.2) - 74.3 (3.8). CO 2 emissions (g/km) 167 - 99.

The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing. These are provided for comparability purposes only and may not reflect your actual driving results.

Retail sales only. Subject to availability at participating dealers only on vehicles registered between 01.07.17 and 30.09.17. T&C apply. *0% APR Mazda Conditional Sale available on all Mazda MX-5 models. Finance subject to status, 18s or over. Guarantee may be required. Mazda Financial Services RH1 1SR. Models shown: Mazda MX-5 160ps Sport Nav, OTR from £24,195 and all-new Mazda MX-5 RF 160ps Sport Nav, OTR from £25,995. Models shown feature optional Soul Red Metallic paint (£670). OTR price includes VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months’ road fund licence, first registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years’ European Roadside Assistance. ºTest drives subject to applicant status and availability. Details correct at time of going to print. Not available in conjunction with any other offer unless specified. Calls to 0844/0845 numbers will be charged at 7 pence per minute plus your standard network charge. Johnsons Cars Ltd (Firm Reference Number: 512460) are an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Ltd, and are authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and are permitted to advise on and arrange General Insurance contracts, trading as Johnsons Mazda is a credit broker not a lender for this financial promotion. We can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction. Registered Name: Johnsons Cars Ltd, Registered Office: Johnsons Cars Ltd, Empire Court, Albert Street, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 4DA. Registration No. 3716766. VAT Registration No. GB927551606.

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Horspath Service Station Ltd

The Green, Oxford Road, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1RT Call us on 01865 873349

● Established Over 20 Years ● Family Run Business ● Excellent Reputation and Service Discounts now available on servicing and repairs! Give us a call!

MOT Testing Servicing and Repairs Open Monday-Friday 7.30am-4.30pm Saturday Enquire for Bookings

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01865 326666 cars@lodgehillgarage.com www.lodgehillgarage.co.uk Lodge Hill Garage, Oxford Road , Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 2JD. Opening times: Mon–Fri 8.30–5.30, Sat 9–5, Sun 10–4.

AUDI A3 2.0 TDI S-LINE £12,995

FORD MONDEO 2.0 TDCI ZETEC BUSINESS ED £9,995

VAUXHALL CORSA 1.3 LTD ED CDTI £6,495

PRICE REDUCTIONS

Small cars

12 62 AUDI A1 1.6 SPORTBACK TDI SPORT 5DR, white, Sports seats, alloys, 1 owner, FSH, 47k, zero tax ...........................£9,995 12 62 NISSAN NOTE 1.6 N-TEC PLUS PETROL AUTO 5DR, met blue, alloys, auto lights & wipers, clime & cruise control, FSH , 12k £7,495 12 12 FORD FIESTA 1.4 ZETEC TDCI 5DR, met blue, alloy wheels, 1 owner, FSH, 19k only £20 road tax ...................................£7,295 14 64 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.3 CDTI SXI ECOFLEX 5DR, met grey, alloys, cruise, 1 owner, FSH, 18k, only £30 road tax........... £6,995 14 64 CITROEN C3 1.4 HDI VTR PLUS 5DR, red, alloys, cruise control, 1 owner, FSH, 21k, £0 road tax ........... WAS £6,995 NOW £6,495 13 13 KIA PICANTO 3 1.25 5DR, white with heated seats, alloys, FSH, 19k .............................................................................. £6,495 11 11 FORD FIESTA 1,4 TDCI ZETEC , met black, alloy wheels, SH, 60k only £20 road tax ......................................................... £5,995 13 63 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 ENERGY SPECIAL EDS 5DR, met grey, alloys, 1 owner, FSH, 35k ................................................... £5,795 11 11 FORD FIESTA 1.4 ZETEC PETROL 5DR, met red, alloy wheels, FSH, 39K ........................................... WAS £ 5,995 NOW £5,495 12 62 NISSAN NOTE ACENTA 1.5 DCI 5DR MANUAL, red, fsh, 1 owner, 73k, half leather ................. WAS £5,695 NOW £5,495 12 12 SMART FORTWO COUPE1.0 PASSION MHD AUTO 2DR , black, sat nav, FSH, 18K, zero tax ..... WAS £5,495 NOW £4,995 03 53 MINI 1.6 COOPER S HATCH 3DR, fsh, 112k, SELLING ON BEHALF OF CURRENT OWNER ........................................... £2,495

7 Seater/MPV 14 64 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DCI ACENTA PREMIUM 5DR, white, alloys, panoramic roof, sat nav, 1 owner, fsh, free road tax, 20k, reverse parking camera .................................................... £14,495

12 62 FORD GALAXY 2.0 ZETEC TDCI 7 SEATER 5DR, met silver, climate control and parking sensors, fsh, 48k ....................................................... WAS £11,995 NOW £11,495 14 14 NISSAN QASHQAI ACENTA DIG-T 1.2 PETROL 5DR, met grey, alloys, climate & cruise control, rear parking sensors, FSH, 22K ............................................................................ £11,995

14 14 HYUNDAI I30 1.6 CRDI ACTIVE 5DR AUTO, white, alloys, cruise control, 1 owner, fsh, 20k ......................................... £8,995 14 63 VAUXHALL ASTRA ESTATE 1.6 SRI PETROL MANUAL, met blue, fsh, 41k .........................................................................£7,995 13 63 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA 1.6 JTDM 2 LUSSO 5DR, red, fsh, 1 owner, 48k .......................................WAS £8,295 NOW £7,995

12 62 KIA SPORTAGE 2 1.6 PETROL 5DR, met silver, alloys, aircon, cruise control, rear parking sensors, roof rails, Tow bar, half leather, FSH, 81K ................................................................ £9,995

12 12 FORD C-MAX 1.6 TDCI TITANIUM 5DR, red, alloys, cruise & climate control, radio/cd, SH, 53k ........................................£7,995

09 09 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.6 VISIA 5DR MANUAL, black, alloys, a/c, sh, only 19k!!,................................................................ £6,495

15 15 PEUGEOT 308 1.6 E-HDI ACTIVE 5DR, met silver, alloys, climate control, cruise control, sat nav, FSH, 30k .................£7,995

07 07 VAUXHALL ANTARA 2.0 S CDTI 5DR MANUAL, met silver with black half leather, sh,98k ............................................ £4,295

09 59 BMW 120D MSPORT 5DR, met blue with half leather seats, fsh, 73K ............................................... WAS £7,995 NOW £7,495

4x4 12 62 SKODA YETI 2.0 TDI CR ELEGANCE 4X4 5DR, blue with heated leather black seats, FSH, 52K .....WAS £10,495 NOW £9,995 12 12 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 1.6 SZ3 3DR MANUAL, met grey, fsh, only 29k..........................................................................£7,995

Others

13 13 AUDI A3 2.0 TDI S-LINE 5DR, white with half leather, alloys, climate control, bang & olufsen speakers, Sat Nav, 1 owner, FSH, 71K.............................................................. £12,995 11 11 AUDI A6 2.0 TDI SE 5DR, met grey, alloys, climate control, cruise control, Sat Nav, 1 owner, FSH, 102k, leather ........ £10,995 12 62 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1.4 TSI DESIGN 3DR. white with grey alloys and body stripes, FSH, 42K ......WAS £9,995 NOW £9,495 14 14 FORD MONDEO 2.0 TDCI ZETEC BUSINESS EDITION 5DR, met red, alloys, aircon, cruise control, radio/cd, Sat Nav, 1 owner, FSH, 39k................................................................................£9,995 13 13 FORD FOCUS ZETEC PETROL AUTO 5DR, met grey, alloys, aircon, radio/cd, FSH, 22k ................................................... £8,795

13 62 FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCI TITANIUM ESTATE 5DR, met black, alloys, aircon, radio/cd, 1 owner, FSH, 49k ..........................£7,695 12 12 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTI SRI 5DR, met silver, alloys, climate control, cruise control, SH, 61K .............................. £6,995 12 12 CITROEN DS3 1.6 VTI 16V DSTYLE PLUS 3DR, red, alloys, cruise control, climate control, FSH, 57k ............................. £6,995 12 62 KIA CEED 1.4 CRDI 1 5DR, white, FSH, 91k ............................................................WAS £6,295 NOW £5,995 11 11 VAUXHALL MERIVA 1.7 CDTI SE AUTO, met silver, aircon, cruise, parking sensors, half leather, alloys, pan roof, FSH, 38k ... £5,795 11 11 PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 HDI SPORT 5DR, met grey, aircon, alloys, radio/cd, rear parking sensors, SH, 82k .............................. £5,695 07 57 VAUXHALL VECTRA 2.2I DIRECT ELITE 5DR AUTO, met grey with full blk leather, sat nav, alloys, fsh, 83k ....... WAS £2,995 NOW £2,495 07 07PEUGEOT 207 1.4S 3DR MANUAL, met blue, sh, 77k .. £2,495

NEW MG 3’S AND GS IN STOCK, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS

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Motability at Johnsons Honda Oxford If you are entitled to Motability assistance, there is a variety of new car models to choose from at Johnsons Honda.

Honda Jazz 1.3 EX from NIL advance payment

Honda CR-V 2.0 S 2WD from ÂŁ299 advance payment

JOHNSONS HONDA OXFORD Oxford Motor Park, Langford Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX5 1RY Call 01865 566 209 | www.johnsonscars.co.uk/honda

Standard EU Test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Honda range shown: Urban 28.0-70.6 (10.1-4.0), Extra Urban 45.6-85.6 (6.2-3.3), Combined 36.7-78.5 (7.7-3.6). Official CO2 emission figures 179-94g/km.

Images shown for illustration purposes only. Motability users only. Subject to availability. Motability Scheme enables disabled people to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair by exchanging their government funded mobility allowance. If you receive either the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA), the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP), the War Pensionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mobility Supplement (WPMS) or the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) you may be eligible to join the Motability Scheme. Johnsons Cars Ltd (Firm Reference Number: 512460) are an Appointed Representative of ITC Compliance Ltd, and are authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and are permitted to advise on and arrange General Insurance contracts. Registered Name: Johnsons Cars Ltd, Registered Office: Johnsons Cars Ltd, Empire Court, Albert Street, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 4DA. Registration No. 3716766 VAT. Registration No.GB927551606.

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new tyre centre We offer the following services: • Tyre sales & fitting • Wheel balancing • Laser alignment & geometry • 24hour mobile repair/callout

FREE FITTING when you buy a set of 4 car, van or 4x4 tyres. Quote code “Guardian17” to receive offer.

Rycote Lane Farm, Milton Common Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2NZ

www.farol.co.uk

01844 277699

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new tyre centre We offer the following services: • Tyre sales & fitting • Wheel balancing • Laser alignment & geometry • 24hour mobile repair/callout

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when you buy a set of 4 car, van or 4x4 tyres. Quote code “Guardian17” to receive offer.

Call today on 01235 850347

Rycote Lane Farm, Milton Common Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2NZ

01844 277699

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Scrap your vehicle with

lpg conversions & all makes servicing mots, diagnostics, air con, tyres, exhausts

Save Money With Auto Gas

T&B MOTORS HAVE PEACE OF MIND AND BE LEGAL! FULLY EA COMPLIANT. DVLA APPROVED Any van, truck, pickup and 4x4 Running, non-running MOT failure, damaged, rusty or end of life

SPECIFICALLY WANTED Toyota Hiace & Hilux pickups • Mercedes Sprinters Vauxhall Brava Pickups • Ford Transits Mercedes Vans and Trucks incl: 814/709 etc.

INFO@OXFORDAUTOGAS.COM WWW.OXFORDAUTOGAS.COM

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1000’s of used spares in stock for all makes of vans and light commercials

www.vanspares.co.uk Phone

01993 704766 or 01993 709000

T J Hall & Son Ltd OXFORD MOTOR ENGINEERS

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TIDDINGTON GARAGE OXFORD ROAD, TIDDINGTON, OXON, OX29 2LH

TEL 01844 339210 MOB 07973 442617

AJH Vehicle Repairs

New Garage In Town ONLY £25.00ph labour rates Local mechanic with 15 years in the trade. Work on all makes and types of vehicles. From brakes and servicing to engine rebuilds.

Latest diagnostic equipment. Offering main dealer service at a fraction of the price.

Unit 3, The Enterprise Centre, Hawksworth, Didcot OX11 7PH Call today for a free quote Or email: Aaron001.a@googlemail.com

205 55 16VR £39.95 • 225 45 17XL £49.95 225 40 18XL £49.95 All prices include new valve and balancing.

More great offers available CALL NOW, OPEN 7 DAYS Wallingford’s local friendly garage

01491 833 116

mick@allawayautos.co.uk

Motorcycle MOT’s

Wanted

Scrap cars collected competitive prices paid

TIDDINGTON GARAGE LTD

01865 775522 (Cowley) 01865 511038 (Northern Bypass)

NEW TYRE SALE NOW ON

FREE FITTING Air-con Re-Gas for one cool price - Just £35.00 + VAT

Oxfords No.1 Tyres Supplier

01865 777 344

07525 536 726

just

£25

(Quote Oxfordshire Guardian to qualify)

• Tyres supplied & fitted at competitive prices • All car and van servicing, MOT’s and repair Call us now or visit us at; Unit D,The Croft Whiteley Rd, Hithercroft Ind Est. Wallingford, OX10 9RG

21 years service to the motorist

VOLVO specialists in Witney

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Newland, Witney

Sales Service Repair MoT

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● Annual Servicing/MOT’s ● Out of Hours MOT’s (call for details) ● All makes Car Repairs ● Tyres supplied and fitted ● Wheel Alignment ● Diagnostic Fault Finding ● Family Run Business

Sandford Garage, 46 Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, OX4 4YP

www.tjhallandson.co.uk

01993 700545 www.da-autos.co.uk

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AT Autos Ltd

Martin Gilbert Motor Repairs Ltd

www.atautos.co.uk

Abingdon’s no hassle MOT Centre

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l MOT - cars & light commercials l Full vehicle diagnostics l All makes servicing l Air con service & re-gas l Courtesy cars available

MOT’s Just £45 when presenting this advert.

Tel: 01235 553055

Radley Rd Industrial Estate, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3RY

Tel: 01993 771952

www.martingilbertmotorrepairs.com

Unit G, Swain Court, Avenue 2, Station Lane, Witney OX28 4YB

Wallingford Vale Garage Service Centre offers MOT testing, repairs, servicing and diagnostics. We do anything from tyres to brakes, batteries and exhausts.

Vale Garage car and van sales is an independent retailer supplying low mileage used cars and vans in the local area of oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Berkshire.

For vehicles outside the manufacturers warranty we offer a full comprehensive warranty. All vehicles are serviced up to date when sold.

• MOT Testing • Servicing – all makes • Tyres, exhausts, clutches & batteries • 4 wheel laser alignment • Diagnostics and air conditioning specialist

Opening times: Mon–Fri 8.30–5.30, Sat 9–5, Sun 10–4.

CARS BOUGHT FOR CASH ● The simple, safe and secure way to sell your car ● All vehicles up to 100,000 miles with service history and long MOT ● Outstanding finance settled ● Instant payment - no fees no fuss

P BRUNO CAR REPAIRS Regularly inspected by RAC Adhere to the vehicle manufacturers’ service schedules Fit Original Equipment (OE) or Matching Quality parts* Follow a strict code of conduct All work guaranteed

*Excludes tyres

Service telephone: 01367 710 777 Sales telephone: 01367 710 100 Forecourt Location: Vale Garage, Faringdon Road, Stanford in the Vale, nr Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8HN Email: valegarage@hotmail.co.uk www.valegarage.com

Your local Peugeot/ 57 Citroen Service Centre

1960-2017 years

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN/MOT TESTER WANTED for our busy service dept. Send cv to info@jimpink.co.uk or call 01491836022 Wood Street Garage, Wood Street, Wallingford OX10 0AY 01491 836017 / 836022 or 07342 630 396 info@jimpink.co.uk

www.jimpink.co.uk WORKSHOP OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 8.15m - 5.30pm

PREMIER DENTS Mobile paintless dent removal.

Annoying car park dings or dents?

SERVICE & REPAIRS

DIAGNOSTICS

M.O.T.S

AIR CONDITIONING

Mac’s Garage (Witney) Ltd We service and repair all makes of vehicle •

MOT testing by appointment

•

MOT testing for cars and light commercials while you wait

•

Vehicle diagnostics for most manufacturers

•

If your air conditioning is not working, allow us to get you nice and cool again with our air-conditioning service by our trained technicians

•

Tyre fitting service available

Over

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of combined experience in all aspects of vehicle repairs & servicing

TEL: 01865 883413

Unit 7 Bottom Yard, Oakfield Industrial Estate, Stanton Harcourt Rd, Eynsham OX29 4TN www.pbruno.co.uk

Vehicle remapping (agents for Pendle Performance) New Van and Pick up service centre

BEFORE

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.30 Saturday 8.30 - 12.30

AFTER

TEL: 07725561050

Burford Road, Witney, Oxon, OX29 0RB 6829

for a free estimate

www.premierdentsoxford.com premierdentsoxford@yahoo.co.uk

Lodge Hill Garage, Oxford Road , Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 2JD.

Contact Anton or Nigel for an immediate decision

JIM PINK GARAGE

These can be repaired at your convenience - at home or at the workplace

cars@lodgehillgarage.com www.lodgehillgarage.co.uk

July Offer:

SALES OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

01865 326666

macs.garage@utdsl.com www.macsgarage.co.uk

01993 772136

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BROOKO’s

We Want Your Car • FINANCE SETTLED - HASSLE FREE • ALL VEHICLES CONSIDERED • FROM £50 - £20,000 • TOP PRICES PAID

PLEASE CALL 01235 810091 E.MAIL: sales@haddenhillcars.co.uk HADDEN HILL GARAGE DIDCOT 0X11 9BJ

Tyre & Exhaust Fitter Needed Small established local Oxford business are looking for a Full time Tyre & Exhaust Fitter to join a busy team in Botley.

Negotiable rate of pay dependant on experience.

Please contact Paul on 01865 248882 or email your CV to brookosofbotley@gmail.com

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PRESTIGE & SPORTS CAR SPECIALISTS

Wheatley’s Newest MOT Testing Centre

Gavin’s Bike Hospital in Farmoor, Oxford Motorcycle repairs, servicing and recovery for most makes and models. Qualified, professional, helpful and very experienced.

Phone: 01865 862888 • mobile: 07711 190911 www.gavinsbikehospital.co.uk

Car Service Due? See our Motor Services Section INDEPENDENT GARAGE SERVICES AT: STATION FIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KIDLINGTON OX5 1JD BUSHEY GROUND, MINSTER LOVELL, WITNEY OX29 0SW

JORDELL Ltd are now able to offer MOT testing for class 4 vehicles We also offer a full diagnostics service.

QUALITY SERVICE AND REPAIRS FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS

MOT just £45

Servicing • Repairs • Cambelts • Diagnostics • Batteries Air Conditioning • Tyres • Exhausts • Clutches

When mentioning this advert! t Free MOT Re-tests t Comfortable MOT Viewing Area t Local Collection & Delivery Service (call for details) t Local Garage you can trust t Experienced vehicle technicians

01865 872999

MOT TESTING FOR CLASS 4, 5 & 7

Kidlington 01865 841627 Witney 01993 703621 enquiries@jsmotorsoxford.co.uk

www.jsmotors.co.uk

www.jordell.co.uk

53 London Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1YJ

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Kubica on his marks to test out for F1 return Robert Kubica during a test with Renault earlier this year. Picture: Renault Sport Formula One Team

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By Adam Flinn FORMER Formula One driver Robert Kubica is set to test with Renault following this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix as he continues his push to get back on the grid.

Kubica only has partial movement in his right arm after a rally crash in 2011, which seemingly put an end to his promising F1 career.

However, after completing two test days already for the Enstone-based team earlier this year in an old-spec car, he is now going to try out the 2017 machine at the Hungaroring next Wednesday.

Cyril Abiteboul, managing director of Renault Sport Racing, said:

“The fi rst two days of testing allowed both Robert and ourselves to gather a great amount of information.

“The upcoming session with the RS17 at the Hungaroring will allow us all to obtain detailed and precise data in a current car and representative conditions.

“After this test, we will carefully analyse the collected information to determine in what conditions it would be possible for Robert to return to competition in the upcoming years.”

There have been rumours that if Kubica performs well at this test, he could replace current driver Jolyon Palmer by as early as next month’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Kubica has one F1 race win to his name – the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix – as well as 12 podiums between

2006 and 2010. He drove for Renault in his fi nal season.

And Renault are heading to this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix off the back of a strong performance from Nico Hulkenberg in Silverstone.

He fi nished sixth after qualifying a season’s best fi fth, and Renault are targeting a double points fi nish this weekend.

Abiteboul added: “We have shown at Silverstone that we are continuing to improve. Chassis developments, in particular the new floor, proved to be positive exemplified from Nico’s eight points and both cars showing strong qualifying pace.

“It’s critical to back up this improvement with both cars fi nishing in the top-10 in Hungary – we want to fi nish the fi rst half of the season on a positive note.”

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City edge the Blades in seven-goal thriller Oxford City EXCITING young striker Horatio Hirst scored against his parent club as Oxford City beat a Sheffield United academy side 4-3 at Court Place Farm on Saturday.

The teenager, who joined the Blades from the Hoops last December, scored his side’s all-important third goal to give Mark Jones’ side the lead for the fi rst time in the preseason meeting.

But City twice had to fight back from behind. Jordan Hallam opened the scoring from a rebounded spotkick for the Yorkshire club after former Oxford United captain Jake Wright was felled in the box on 10 minutes.

City struck back just three minutes later when David Pearce opened his account for the club.

Remarkably, that’s how it stayed

until 57 minutes when Hallam converted from the penalty spot following another foul in the box.

But, like in the fi rst half, it didn’t take City long to restore parity – this time it was Eddie Jones to score his fi rst for the club with an excellent fi nish from outside the box five minutes later.

And then Hirst’s moment came. He fi red into the back of the net with a well-deserved goal following a good turn in the box to give the Hoops the lead for the fi rst time.

New City signing Zac McEachran put the result almost beyond reach with a 90th minute strike before United converted their third of the afternoon with a glancing header at the death.

The Hoops followed this up with a 2-0 win against an Armed Forces XI at Marsh Lane on Tuesday. Goals came from Matt Paterson and Christian Navarro.

Teams Hungary for better showing F1 WILLIAMS and Haas will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing British Grand Prix in Hungary this weekend.

Felipe Massa scored just one point for Williams, while team-mate Lance Stroll and the Haas pairing of Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen failed to fi nish inside the top-10.

The four drivers sit 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th in the drivers’ standings in that order.

And while Williams might be frustrated that they’ve lost ground to the Force Indias ahead, Banbury-based Haas are pleased with their performance in what is their second season in F1.

Haas team principal Guenther

Horatio Hirst terrorises the Sheffield defence Picture: Michael Allen

Edwards re-signs for Stars Ice hockey

Romain Grosjean is 13th in the standings with 18 points. Picture: Haas F1 Steiner said: “Overall, I think the team achieved what we promised to achieve – to be respectable and to get points.

“In the fi rst year we ended up with 29 points over the whole season, and halfway through our second season

we are up to 29 points.

“We always try to do what we say we’re going to do, and the rest of the season we just want to continue like we did in the fi rst half and, ultimately, try to better our position in the championship from last year.”

OXFORD City Stars veteran Joe Edwards can’t wait to get back on the ice after signing on for his ninth year at the Oxpens Road club.

A Star since 2008 – in more ways than one – Edwards is a name that will be more than familiar with any Oxford fan.

With the exception of the 2011/12 season when he iced for Milton Keynes Thunder, the attacker has been ever-present for Oxford.

Over the last five seasons, Edwards has played 131 games for the Stars and in that time has amounted 62

goals and 59 assists. That comes to an impressive total of 121 points for the club in that time.

Talking about his new deal, Edwards said: “I can’t wait to get back on the ice with the guys. I have been here a long time now and there is no better feeling than working with this team and representing these fans.”

New head coach Kenny Redmond, who last week added Stewart Tait and re-signed Jake Florey to his roster, added: “It’s great to have another local lad and born leader back in the form of Joe Edwards.

“Joe has great individual skill, has an eye for goal, and he leads by example on the ice.”

Walkinshaw left frustrated as race comes to early end Super GT

Frustrated Sean Walkinshaw

CONTACT for Sean Walkinshaw’s teammate robbed the ARTA BMW team of a likely podium result in the fourth round of the Super GT Championship in Sportsland Sugo, Japan.

The Chipping Norton racer was left frustrated on Sunday

when teammate Shinichi Takagi, sitting in P3 at the halfway stage, was forced off the track and into retirement by a rival Lexus.

There was double frustration for Super GT rookie Walkinshaw who hadn’t even climbed aboard for his stint due to the race coming to an early conclusion. The rapid pace shown by Takagi means the duo remain

confident for the championship’s return to Fuji just a couple of weeks from now.

Walkinshaw, in his debut season, said: “We were looking really good. Shinichi had just taken third and was fighting for second, but then the Lexus came across and turned into him – nothing he could do.

“Who knows what could have happened in that race,

the [wet] conditions suited us and the car was strong.

“It’ll be one of those races you look back on at the end of the season and think what might have been.”

Walkinshaw and Takagi are seventh in the driver standings on 17 points, 24 behind off the leaders. The championship heads to Fuji, Japan for round five on August 6.

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Pre-season friendlies and all the latest transfer news from the U’s Experienced Williamson signs for U’s

‘Happy to highlight failings’

OXFORD United have signed former Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers centre back Mike Williamson on a one-year deal.

The 33-year-old defender completed the move after being on trial at the club since their pre-season tour to Portugal on July 9.

The experienced centre half is yet to feature for the U’s due to minor knocks picked up in the Algarve – but that hasn’t deterred manager Pep Clotet.

Clotet said: “Mike has played a lot of games at the top level and is a very good defender. He is a good talker and organiser and a fantastic professional.

“What’s more, he’ll bring a lot to the team in attacking areas with the quality he possesses in the build-up phase.

“He has been working hard with us this pre-season and stepped up his training this week so we are very pleased to add a player of his calibre to our squad.”

Oxford already have four defenders in the form of captain Curtis Nelson, Aaron Martin, Charlie Raglan and new signing Fiacre Kelleher.

Williamson, who has only made 11 appearances in the last two seasons, was part of the Toon squad that won the Championship title in 2009/10.

He said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed pre-season here. It’s a great set up, the staff and players have made me feel very welcome and everything seems geared towards a very successful season.

“There is serious competition for places in defence but that can only be good for the team and I want to push on, get playing again, and be part of a winning team.”

He made a total of 169 appearances in a Newcastle shirt before joining Wolves in October 2015, initially on loan.

The 6ft 4in defender made his move to the West Midlands permanent in January 2016 but was released this summer after injury complications.

Marvin Johnson 38 (pen), Kane Hemmings 54, James Henry 61

Oxford United 3 Brentford 4

Florian Jozefzoon 9, Lasse Vibe 31, Reece Cole 77, Sergi Canos 80

By George Welch NEW manager Pep Clotet admitted he was satisfied despite defeat in his first match in charge of Oxford United at the Kassam.

The U’s lost 4-3 to Championship side Brentford in a high scoring friendly – but the Spaniard insisted he is happy with his team’s progress.

Clotet, who has been in charge for less than a month, said: “I don’t give much importance to the result because I wasn’t giving much importance to the good results we had last week [against Middlesbrough and Hull City].

“I am very happy because Brentford were able to highlight some of the weaknesses that we have to correct.

“At the same time we were able to cause some problems for them

From left, Marvin Johnson, Kane Hemmings and James Henry were all on the scoresheet for Oxford and we had a lot of positive points, especially attacking and being able to come back from a difficult game [a 2-0 deficit].”

Brentford were sharp from the off on Wednesday night last week and took the lead via a ninth minute Florian Jozefzoon header, just moments after backup keeper Scott Shearer replaced the injured Simon Eastwood.

The Bees doubled their advantage seven minutes later when right back Henrik Daalsgard was afforded too

much space on the right to cross for Lasse Vibe to drive home fi rst time.

But the U’s bravely fought back from the two-goal deficit thanks to a Marvin Johnson penalty before half time and a Kane Hemmings strike shortly after the restart.

James Henry slid in at the back post to convert a Rob Hall cross from close range and earn United a 3-2 lead on the hour mark.

The visitors responded by upping their game and claimed the win after

both sides made wholesale changes.

Substitute midfielder Reece Cole brought Dean Smith’s side level with a thunderous free kick from 25-yards on 77 minutes before Sergi Canos netted the winner three minutes later when he pounced on United’s defensive uncertainty.

But Clotet said he was unfazed by the result, adding: “I’m very happy.

I’m sure that we will be 100 per cent against Oldham [in the season opener on August 5].”

New boss Pep Clotet watches his charges and right, keeper Simon Eastwood is helped off

On the Checkatrade trophy trail again THE dates and ticket details for Oxford United’s 2017/18 Checkatrade Trophy campaign have been revealed.

Pep Clotet’s side were drawn in Southern Section Group G with Stevenage, MK Dons and Brighton and Hove Albion’s academy side.

United, Wembley fi nalists for the last two years, kick off this year away at Stevenage on Tuesday, August 29.

They then play two home games, welcoming Premier League new boys Brighton’s academy side on Tuesday, October 3 and MK Dons on Tuesday, November 7.

Both home games kick off at 7.45pm. The kick-off time for the trip to Stevenage is yet to be confi rmed.

Prices for the Kassam matches have been reduced to £10 for adults with concessions (over 65, students in full-time education, young people 18-21, under 18s and under 13s) £5 and under 7s £1.

Dwight’s happy to be back playing football DWIGHT Tiendalli said he is ready to battle for fitness after making his Oxford United debut against Birmingham City on Saturday.

The 31-year-old full back joined the action in the second half – and his fi rst taste of football in 21 months was blocking a shot with his face.

Tiendalli, who has been capped twice by the Netherlands, last played competitive football in May 2015 while on loan at Middlesbrough and will be have to be nurtured back to fitness.

But for now, the former Swansea man – who only rates his fitness at 40 to 50 per cent – is just pleased to be back on the pitch.

He said: “I’m enjoying playing football [again]. I’m a football player and football players want to play football

so I’m very happy to be back.

“I like defending and I also like going forward. Going forward uses more energy and I feel it in my fitness.

There’s still more steps to go [on the road to full recovery].

“I’m at 40 to 50 per cent so it needs hard work but I’m a person who always works hard.

“I’m glad to be training in a group so for me it’s good.”

Knee and thigh injuries have kept Tiendalli out of action for nearly two years and only played 46 times in a three-year spell at Swansea City between 2012-2015.

The Suriname-born defender won the Eredivisie title with FC Twente in 2009/10 under the stewardship of Steve McClaren.

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Pre-season friendlies and all the latest transfer news from the U’s David Davis rounds Scott Shearer to give Birmingham the lead and inset, Josh Ruffels gets ahead of Jacques Maghoma to start an attack All pictures: Steve Daniels

Rob Hall fires a shot through a sea of legs Wes Thomas missed a scoring opportunity when his header went over the bar

U’s get the blues as they rue all missed chances Oxford United 0 Birmingham City 2 David Davis 9, Che Adams 29

By George Welch TWO first half goals were enough for visiting Birmingham City to edge past Oxford United in the final pre-season game at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday.

United, who arguably had the better chances, were punished by some

clinical fi rst half fi nishing from City as David Davis and Che Adams did the damage for Harry Redknapp’s side within half an hour.

New signings Dwight Tiendalli and Xemi made their fi rst appearances for the club, coming on as second half substitutes.

After a slow start Birmingham took the lead when Davis beat the onrushing Scott Shearer to a through ball – the midfielder won the sprint race to knock the ball beyond the U’s keeper and slide it into an empty net on nine minutes.

Rob Hall got United in the mood five minutes later when he was denied by

the outstretched leg of David Stockdale. The winger rode a couple of Birmingham challenges and cut in from the right but couldn’t beat the City stopper.

Wes Thomas should have levelled the scores in the next United attack when Stockdale saved the striker’s point-blank fl icked header. The former Blues striker then nodded over unchallenged from six yards.

United had plenty of possession but failed to convert any of their chances and fell further behind on the half hour mark when Adams found the bottom right corner of Shearer’s goal with a clinical fi nish.

Departing captain thanked JOHN Lundstram’s transfer to Championship new boys Sheffield United is complete.

The Oxford skipper joined the League One champions on Tuesday for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

U’s boss Pep Clotet said the club received an “attractive fee for a player who was entering the last year of his contract” and that the funds “will allow further reinvestment to build squad quality and depth”.

The deal for the 23-year-old midfielder has fi nally been completed after being on the cards for weeks.

Lundstram, who only had 12 months left on his Oxford deal, rejected more than one contract offer from United, forcing the club to cash in on their captain.

Clotet admitted the club did everything they could to keep their captain.

The Spaniard, who believes Lundstram would be at home in the Championship, said: “John has given a lot of good moments to the club and has been a fantastic player.

“The club tried everything in their hand to keep the player here because he was important for us.

“He was the captain and you should always give everything you can to the captain – you build the team around him.

“But it was clear he was keen on getting this opportunity now, so we respect it.”

Lundstram was unveiled to the Bramall Lane faithful in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday and cited Sheffield United’s “size and stature” as factors behind his decision to join

Chris Wilder’s squad.

Clotet, who has confi rmed defender Curtis Nelson as Lundstram’s replacement as club captain, added: “John has been a good captain for the team.

“He prefers to take another challenge in his career – that’s human life, it’s about challenges and we are pleased with what he gave us.

“It’s a pity for us to lose him because he’s a good character and has a lot of respect from the lads and myself.”

Lundstram was made captain last summer by previous boss Michael Appleton and made 102 appearances for the club after joining on a free from Everton.

John Lundstram’s move to Sheffield United is complete

The Blues controlled the rest of the first half and could have commanded a more convincing lead when Adams pounced on some sloppy play from Marvin Johnson to fire over the bar.

A sluggish second half burst into life on 55 minutes when the desperately unlucky Hall cracked the underside of the bar with a rasping effort from 30 yards. The ball bounced down and substitute goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszc-

zak was able to smother.

Both sides struggled to produce much to excite the fans as City’s Maikel Kieftenbeld propelled an effort into the car park and, at the other end, Johnson and trialist Ferdjel Narsingh whipped some teasing crosses into the box.

Ravel Morrison forced Shearer into a low save as the game wound down and fi nished 2-0 to Birmingham City.

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By George Welch LAST season’s top scorer Chris Maguire has accused Oxford United of not acting quick enough to re-sign him.

The influential forward signed for United’s League One rivals Bury last week after fi nding the back of the net 17 times in all competitions for the U’s last year.

Responding to an Oxford fan on social media site Instagram, Maguire said he never heard anything back from new manager Pep Clotet after meeting him shortly after the Spaniard’s arrival at the club.

Maguire said: “Just like to thank everyone at OUFC from the staff/ players and most importantly the

supporters who were great to me.

“To set the record straight I never demanded anything from the club, I only got contacted a couple of weeks ago from the club and had one conversation regarding a contract then never heard back.

“I loved it at the club and if talks started earlier then I’m sure we could have sorted something out but it didn’t so I had to look after myself. “[I] look forward to the game at the Kassam this season and all the best for the season.”

But Clotet rebuffed the Scotsman’s claims saying he moved as quickly as possible to re-sign the 28-year-old.

He said: “I was quick [to speak to Maguire] as I was appointed on the Monday [July 3] and called him on

the same day to see if we could meet.

“I met him on my second day [Tuesday, July 4]. He flew down from Scotland and we had a really good chat and naturally I have big thoughts of him.

“We had a nice talk about football and the game in general and straight away I told him the club should do the best we could to keep Maguire.

“Unfortunately he had a better offer somewhere else and I respect him for that. I think he’s a good player and I wish him the best.”

Maguire was instrumental in Michael Appleton’s side that fi nished eighth in League One and made the fi nal of the Checkatrade Trophy last season.

And he would have been part of

Clotet’s this coming campaign.

Clotet added: “If he could have caught a fl ight on the Monday [July 3] I would have met him Monday. But his fl ight was Tuesday so I acted as quick as possible and the club acted as it had to act.”

The boss also said he wanted to meet Maguire on the Thursday [July 6] but he was back in Scotland.

From that point it was clear that Maguire, who was out of contract at the end of June, wouldn’t be returning to the Kassam Stadium – at least not in Oxford colours.

His move to Bury on a two-year deal was confi rmed on Friday last week.

Bury manager Lee Clark flew up with chairman Stewart Day to visit

Maguire at his Aberdeen home.

Clark said: “Chris is a player that I identified very early in the off-season as a player that I would want to recruit.

“The chairman and I flew up to his home area in Aberdeen to have talks with the player about the possibility of him coming to Bury.

“He obviously had many offers to consider so we are delighted he has chosen us to come and play his football.

“Chris is a very technical player who has an impressive goal return backed by his 17 goals in 54 games last season for Oxford United.”

Oxford travel to Bury on September 26 with the return fi xture at Grenoble Road scheduled for January 20.

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